How To Fix WRF_PRC_SCD471 - Transportation chain &1 (&2) for dispatch method &3 is not an int. TC

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PRC_SCD - Purchasing Scheduling Seasonal Procurement

• Message number: 471

• Message text: Transportation chain &1 (&2) for dispatch method &3 is not an int. TC

What causes this issue?

The "Internal Transportation Chain" field in the dateline header contain
s an external transportation chain.

System Response

Scheduling cannot be performed.

How to fix this error?

Enter an internal transportation chain in the "Internal Transportation
Chain" field in the dateline header.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_SCD471 - Transportation chain &1 (&2) for dispatch method &3 is not an int. TC ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_SCD471 indicates an issue related to the transportation chain in the context of supply chain management. Specifically, it suggests that the transportation chain defined for a particular dispatch method is not set up correctly or is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The transportation chain for the specified dispatch method may not be defined in the system, or it may be incorrectly configured.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to the transportation chain or dispatch method.
  Transport Chain Not Active: The transportation chain might not be activated or is in a status that prevents it from being used.
  Incorrect Parameters: The parameters passed to the transportation chain might not match the expected values.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for transportation chains in SAP (usually found in the customizing settings under Logistics or Supply Chain Management).
  Verify that the transportation chain for the specified dispatch method is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data related to the transportation chain and dispatch method. Ensure that all necessary entries are present and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Activate Transportation Chain:
  
  If the transportation chain is not active, activate it in the system.
  
  
  
  Correct Parameters:
  
  Ensure that the parameters being used in the transaction or process that triggered the error are correct and match the expected values for the transportation chain.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to configure transportation chains and dispatch methods.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration by attempting to execute the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary, or SE16 for table data checks.
  Tables: Check relevant tables such as TWRF (Transportation Chain) and TWRF_METH (Dispatch Methods) for entries related to your issue.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to this error message for any patches or updates that may address known issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.