How To Fix /SCWM/SHP_RCV536 - TU and Vehicle must be both planed or active - assignment not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SHP_RCV -

• Message number: 536

• Message text: TU and Vehicle must be both planed or active - assignment not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV536 - TU and Vehicle must be both planed or active - assignment not possible ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV536 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a Transportation Unit (TU) to a vehicle in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. The specific message "TU and Vehicle must be both planned or active - assignment not possible" suggests that there is a mismatch in the status of the Transportation Unit and the Vehicle.
  Cause:
  
  Status Mismatch: The Transportation Unit (TU) and the Vehicle must both be in a compatible status for assignment. If one is in a "planned" state and the other is "active" (or vice versa), the assignment cannot be made.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the proper assignment of TUs to vehicles.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the TU or the Vehicle, such as incorrect status updates or missing information.
  Business Rules: There may be specific business rules or constraints defined in the system that restrict the assignment based on certain conditions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Status: Verify the status of both the Transportation Unit and the Vehicle. Ensure that both are either in a "planned" state or both are "active." You can do this by checking the relevant transaction codes in SAP EWM.
  Update Status: If one of them is in the wrong status, update it accordingly. For example, if the TU is planned, ensure that the Vehicle is also set to planned, or vice versa.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in SAP EWM to ensure that there are no restrictions or settings that would prevent the assignment.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a data consistency check to identify any discrepancies in the data related to the TU and Vehicle.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any additional insights or specific steps to resolve the issue.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP EWM, such as /SCWM/TO for managing transfer orders, and /SCWM/TU for managing transportation units.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to perform the assignment of TUs to vehicles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV536.