How To Fix /SCTM/TMMD_UI005 - Means of transport &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCTM/TMMD_UI -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Means of transport &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCTM/TMMD_UI005 - Means of transport &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCTM/TMMD_UI005 Means of transport &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is unable to find a specified means of transport (e.g., a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft) in the database. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Means of Transport: The means of transport you are trying to use has not been created or does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Input: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the means of transport field.
  Data Deletion: The means of transport may have been deleted or marked as inactive.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use the means of transport.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Transportation Management module that prevent the means of transport from being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Existence: Check if the means of transport exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or using the appropriate report to list means of transport.
  Correct Input: Ensure that the means of transport is entered correctly without any typos or errors.
  Create or Reactivate: If the means of transport does not exist, you may need to create it. If it has been deleted or marked inactive, you may need to reactivate it.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the means of transport. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or TM configuration team to ensure that the system is properly configured to recognize the means of transport.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SCTM/MT to manage means of transport.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Transportation Management for detailed information on managing means of transport.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.