How To Fix /SCTM/TMMD_UI071 - Check transportation lane (&1,&2,&3): transportation duration 0

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCTM/TMMD_UI -

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Check transportation lane (&1,&2,&3): transportation duration 0

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCTM/TMMD_UI071 - Check transportation lane (&1,&2,&3): transportation duration 0 ?

  The SAP error message /SCTM/TMMD_UI071 indicates an issue with the transportation lane configuration in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. Specifically, it points to a transportation lane where the transportation duration is set to zero, which is not valid for the system to calculate transportation planning.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The transportation lane may not have been configured correctly, leading to a transportation duration of zero.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the transportation lane, such as missing or incorrect entries for the source and destination locations.
  Transportation Duration Calculation: The system may not be able to calculate the transportation duration due to missing data or incorrect settings in the transportation lane.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transportation Lane Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SCMTMS/TRANSPORT_LANE to review the configuration of the transportation lane.
  Ensure that the transportation duration is set correctly. If it is zero, update it with the appropriate duration based on your logistics requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the locations involved in the transportation lane (e.g., shipping points, plants, etc.) to ensure that all necessary data is complete and accurate.
  Verify that the relevant transportation mode and route are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Recalculate Transportation Duration:
  
  If the transportation duration is supposed to be calculated dynamically, ensure that the necessary parameters for calculation (like distance, transportation mode, etc.) are correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on configuring transportation lanes and understanding transportation duration settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transportation lane to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the transportation duration is calculated correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/TRANSPORT_LANE for managing transportation lanes and /SCMTMS/PLANNING for planning activities.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to transportation management that might address this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to transportation lanes and related configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that your transportation lanes are configured correctly for effective transportation planning.