How To Fix /SCTM/RG086 - Define general settings for route determination in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCTM/RG -

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Define general settings for route determination in Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCTM/RG086 - Define general settings for route determination in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message /SCTM/RG086 Define general settings for route determination in Customizing typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error indicates that the system requires certain general settings for route determination to be configured in the Customizing settings.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the necessary configuration for route determination has not been completed. This can happen if:
  
  The route determination settings have not been defined in the system.
  The relevant customizing settings are missing or incomplete.
  The system is unable to find the required data to perform route determination.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define the general settings for route determination in the Customizing settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the Customizing area by entering transaction code SPRO.
  
  
  
  Navigate to Transportation Management:
  
  In the Customizing menu, follow the path:
  SAP Reference IMG > Logistics Execution > Transportation > Basic Transportation Functions > Route Determination
  
  
  
  
  Define General Settings:
  
  Look for the option to define general settings for route determination.
  Ensure that all necessary parameters are set, such as:
  
  Route determination strategy
  Transportation zones
  Transportation lanes
  Any other relevant settings that may be required for your specific business processes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After saving, test the route determination functionality to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Transportation Management and route determination.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCTM/ROUTE for route management and /SCTM/CONFIG for configuration settings.
  Support: If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in Transportation Management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that route determination is properly configured in your SAP system.