How To Fix /SCWM/SHP_RCV256 - Means of transport for TU (&1) does not match MTr for vehicle (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SHP_RCV -

• Message number: 256

• Message text: Means of transport for TU (&1) does not match MTr for vehicle (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV256 - Means of transport for TU (&1) does not match MTr for vehicle (&2) ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV256 indicates that there is a mismatch between the means of transport assigned to a Transportation Unit (TU) and the means of transport defined for a vehicle in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and transportation processes within SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Transport Means: The means of transport (MTr) assigned to the Transportation Unit does not match the means of transport defined for the vehicle. This could happen if the vehicle is configured with a different means of transport than what is assigned to the TU.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system where the means of transport settings for the vehicle and the TU are not aligned.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the creation of the Transportation Unit or vehicle master data can lead to this mismatch.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Vehicle Configuration: Verify the means of transport assigned to the vehicle in the vehicle master data. Ensure that it matches the means of transport assigned to the Transportation Unit.
  Review Transportation Unit Settings: Check the settings for the Transportation Unit to ensure that the correct means of transport is assigned.
  Update Data: If there is a mismatch, update either the vehicle or the Transportation Unit to ensure they are aligned. This may involve changing the means of transport in the vehicle master data or reassigning the means of transport in the Transportation Unit.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or configuration guides related to means of transport and Transportation Units to ensure that all settings are correctly configured.
  Test Changes: After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as /SCWM/TO for managing Transportation Units or /SCWM/VL for vehicle management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  EWM Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in SAP EWM related to transportation and vehicle management to prevent similar issues in the future.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to vehicle and Transportation Unit settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV256 and ensure that the means of transport for the Transportation Unit and vehicle are correctly aligned.