/SCMTMS/PLN_OPT_APP502 - Means of transport &1 is not a schedule but is used in a schedule

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/PLN_OPT_APP -

• Message number: 502

• Message text: Means of transport &1 is not a schedule but is used in a schedule

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_OPT_APP502 - Means of transport &1 is not a schedule but is used in a schedule ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_OPT_APP502 indicates that there is a conflict in the configuration of a means of transport in the Transportation Management (TM) module. Specifically, it means that the means of transport (e.g., a truck, ship, etc.) is defined as a non-scheduled transport but is being used in a scheduling context.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The means of transport is set up in the system as a non-scheduled transport, which means it is not intended to have a defined schedule (e.g., fixed routes, times).
  Usage in Scheduling: Despite being configured as non-scheduled, it is being referenced in a scheduling scenario, such as a transportation plan or a shipment that requires a schedule.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Configuration of the Means of Transport:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the means of transport in SAP TM.
  Verify if the means of transport is set as a scheduled or non-scheduled transport.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Transport Type:
  
  If the means of transport should indeed be scheduled, change its configuration to reflect that it is a scheduled transport.
  If it should remain as a non-scheduled transport, ensure that it is not being used in any scheduling context.
  
  
  
  Review Transportation Planning:
  
  Check the transportation planning documents or schedules where this means of transport is being referenced.
  Remove or replace the means of transport in any scheduling context if it is not supposed to be used that way.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to transportation management for further insights on configuring means of transport.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transportation planning process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to transportation management, such as /SCMTMS/PLN for planning.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate authorizations to make changes to transport configurations in SAP TM.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP TM for further assistance.