/SCMTMS/PLANNING_SET606 - Enter a valid transportation mode; transportation mode &1 is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/PLANNING_SET -

• Message number: 606

• Message text: Enter a valid transportation mode; transportation mode &1 is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLANNING_SET606 - Enter a valid transportation mode; transportation mode &1 is not valid ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLANNING_SET606 indicates that the transportation mode specified in your planning or transportation management process is not valid. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system cannot recognize the transportation mode you have entered or selected.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Transportation Mode: The transportation mode you are trying to use (represented by &1 in the error message) is not defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The transportation mode may not be properly configured in the system settings.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the transportation mode code you entered.
  Missing Master Data: The transportation mode may not be assigned to the relevant transportation lane or route.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transportation Mode: Verify that the transportation mode you are trying to use is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP TM.
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to:
  
  SAP Transportation Management > Basic Settings > Define Transportation Modes.
  
  
  Ensure that the transportation mode you are trying to use is listed and active.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: Double-check the transportation mode code you entered for any typographical errors. Ensure that it matches the codes defined in the system.
  
  
  Assign Transportation Mode: If the transportation mode is valid but not assigned to the relevant transportation lane or route, you may need to assign it:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration for transportation lanes and ensure that the transportation mode is included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the valid transportation modes, refer to your organization's documentation or SAP help resources for a list of valid modes.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify transportation modes in the system.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to transportation modes in SAP TM.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO, /SCMTMS/PLANNING, and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for Transportation Management to understand how transportation modes are configured and used.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that valid transportation modes are being used in your SAP TM processes.