How To Fix /SCTM/TMMD_UI168 - Schedule &1: transportation duration between two stops is initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCTM/TMMD_UI -

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Schedule &1: transportation duration between two stops is initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCTM/TMMD_UI168 - Schedule &1: transportation duration between two stops is initial ?

  The SAP error message /SCTM/TMMD_UI168 indicates that there is an issue with the transportation duration between two stops in a transportation management scenario. Specifically, it means that the transportation duration is not defined (i.e., it is "initial" or empty) for the route between the specified stops.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Transportation Duration: The most common cause of this error is that the transportation duration has not been defined for the route between the two stops in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the transportation management settings that prevent the system from calculating or retrieving the transportation duration.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data related to the transportation routes, such as missing or incorrect entries in the location master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Transportation Duration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP Transportation Management (TM).
  Navigate to the route determination settings and ensure that the transportation duration is defined for the route between the two stops.
  You may need to create or update the route and specify the transportation duration.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the master data for the locations involved (e.g., shipping points, delivery points) is complete and accurate.
  Ensure that the transportation lanes are properly defined and that the necessary data is maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for transportation management to ensure that all necessary parameters are set up correctly.
  If you are using a specific transportation planning strategy, ensure that it is correctly configured to calculate transportation durations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the scenario again to see if the error persists.
  You can also use transaction codes like /SCTM/TS to analyze transportation scenarios and check for any other related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on transportation duration settings.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on transportation management and route determination.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups to see if others have encountered similar issues and how they resolved them.
  
  By addressing the missing transportation duration and ensuring that all related data is correctly configured, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCTM/TMMD_UI168.