How To Fix /SCMTMS/PLN_OPT_EXP594 - No valid route since no booking exists for the given equipment type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/PLN_OPT_EXP -

• Message number: 594

• Message text: No valid route since no booking exists for the given equipment type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_OPT_EXP594 - No valid route since no booking exists for the given equipment type ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_OPT_EXP594 indicates that there is no valid route available for the transportation planning process because there is no booking associated with the specified equipment type. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to plan a transportation route without the necessary prerequisites being met.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Booking: The primary cause of this error is that there is no booking created for the equipment type you are trying to use in your transportation planning.
  Incorrect Equipment Type: The equipment type specified may not be valid or may not have any associated bookings in the system.
  Route Determination Issues: There may be issues with the route determination settings or configurations that prevent the system from finding a valid route.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to the equipment or the transportation lanes.
  
  Solution:
  
  Create a Booking: Ensure that a booking exists for the equipment type you are trying to use. You can create a booking in the SAP TM system that corresponds to the equipment type.
  Check Equipment Type: Verify that the equipment type you are using is correct and that it is properly configured in the system.
  Review Route Determination: Check the route determination settings in SAP TM to ensure that they are correctly configured to find valid routes based on the available bookings.
  Validate Master Data: Ensure that all relevant master data (e.g., transportation lanes, equipment master data) is correctly maintained and consistent.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and related configuration settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/PLN for planning or /SCMTMS/BOOK for managing bookings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts who can provide more tailored assistance based on your system configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully plan your transportation routes in SAP TM.