How To Fix /SCTM/UI053 - Transportation priority & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCTM/UI -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Transportation priority & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCTM/UI053 - Transportation priority & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCTM/UI053 Transportation priority & does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error indicates that the system is unable to find a transportation priority that has been specified in the transaction or process you are trying to execute.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Transportation Priority: The specified transportation priority does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo, or the priority may not have been created or activated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The transportation priorities may not have been properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use the specified transportation priority.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Typographical Errors: Verify that the transportation priority code entered is correct and does not contain any typographical errors.
  Create or Activate Transportation Priority:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for transportation priorities in SAP TM.
  Ensure that the required transportation priority is created and activated.
  You can do this by going to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and checking under the Transportation Management settings.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the transportation priority. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to set up transportation priorities correctly.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM, such as /SCMTMS/PRIO for managing transportation priorities.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this issue.
  Training and Documentation: Review training materials or documentation related to SAP Transportation Management to better understand how transportation priorities are managed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the transportation priorities are correctly configured in your SAP system.