How To Fix /SCTM/OCB_UI009 - Booking order &1: Enter port of departure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCTM/OCB_UI -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Booking order &1: Enter port of departure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCTM/OCB_UI009 - Booking order &1: Enter port of departure ?

  The SAP error message /SCTM/OCB_UI009 Booking order &1: Enter port of departure typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when a user is trying to create or modify a booking order without specifying the required field for the port of departure. This field is essential for the system to understand where the shipment is originating from.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The port of departure field is not filled in the booking order.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require the port of departure to be mandatory, and it is not being populated.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the port of departure while creating or editing the booking order.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Port of Departure: 
  
  Navigate to the booking order screen where the error occurred.
  Locate the field for the port of departure and enter the appropriate value.
  Ensure that the port of departure is valid and corresponds to the logistics requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, check the configuration settings in SAP TM to ensure that the port of departure is set as a mandatory field.
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP administrator or the relevant team to review the configuration.
  
  
  
  Validation:
  
  After entering the port of departure, validate the booking order to ensure that all required fields are filled correctly.
  Save the booking order and check if the error persists.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  If this error is common among users, consider providing training or documentation on the importance of filling in all required fields when creating or modifying booking orders.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Transportation Management for detailed information on booking orders and required fields.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM that pertain to booking orders, such as /SCTM/OCB for managing booking orders.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the port of departure is correctly entered and validating the booking order, you should be able to resolve the error message.