How To Fix /SCTM/UI036 - Transportation mode &1 and means of transport &2 are not compatible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCTM/UI -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Transportation mode &1 and means of transport &2 are not compatible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCTM/UI036 - Transportation mode &1 and means of transport &2 are not compatible ?

  The SAP error message /SCTM/UI036 indicates that there is an incompatibility between the specified transportation mode and the means of transport in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. This error typically arises when the system is unable to match the selected transportation mode with the means of transport due to configuration or data issues.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The transportation mode and means of transport may not be properly configured in the system. For example, the means of transport may not be assigned to the transportation mode in the customizing settings.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to transportation modes and means of transport. This could include missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  Business Rules: Certain business rules or constraints may prevent the combination of the selected transportation mode and means of transport from being valid.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant settings for Transportation Management.
  Ensure that the means of transport is correctly assigned to the transportation mode in the configuration settings.
  Verify that the transportation mode is active and properly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for both the transportation mode and means of transport. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly and that there are no missing entries.
  Look for any inconsistencies or errors in the data that could lead to this incompatibility.
  
  
  
  Consult Business Rules:
  
  Review any business rules or constraints that may be applied to the transportation mode and means of transport. Ensure that the selected combination adheres to these rules.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform tests to ensure that the transportation mode and means of transport can be used together without triggering the error.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration or version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/PRT for managing means of transport or /SCMTMS/TM for transportation management settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.