How To Fix CL_TM_SIC_FWS_INT044 - TM purchase group &1 has no BSG group entry in TM system; See SAP note &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL_TM_SIC_FWS_INT -

• Message number: 044

• Message text: TM purchase group &1 has no BSG group entry in TM system; See SAP note &2

What causes this issue?

You have maintained an entry in the Customizing table
<AB>TCM_C_TCD_PURMAP</> with an invalid TM purchase group. The purchase
group does not have a BSG org maintained in the TM organizational model.
For more information see Customizing under <LS>Integration with Other
SAP Components </>-><LS> Transportation Management </>-><LS> Invoice
Integration </>-><LS> Invoicing </>-><LS> Mapping of Organizational
Units </>-><LS> Assign TM Purchase Org. Unit to Internal Order/Cost
Center</>.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Using transaction <AB>PPOME</> in the TM system, specify a valid BSG
group for the TM purchase group.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL_TM_SIC_FWS_INT044 - TM purchase group &1 has no BSG group entry in TM system; See SAP note &2 ?

  The SAP error message CL_TM_SIC_FWS_INT044 indicates that there is an issue related to the purchase group in the Transportation Management (TM) system. Specifically, it states that the purchase group (represented by &1) does not have a corresponding Business Service Group (BSG) entry in the TM system. This can lead to issues in processing transportation requests or related activities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the purchase group has not been properly configured in the TM system. This means that there is no mapping or entry for the specified purchase group in the Business Service Group settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies between the configuration in the ERP system and the TM system, leading to the absence of the required BSG entry.
  Transport Management Settings: The settings related to transport management may not have been fully set up or may have been altered, resulting in missing entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the TM configuration settings and verify if the purchase group in question has a corresponding BSG entry. 
  If it does not exist, you will need to create a new entry for the purchase group in the TM system.
  
  
  
  Create BSG Entry:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in the SAP TM system where you can define or maintain Business Service Groups.
  Create a new entry for the purchase group, ensuring that all necessary details are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Refer to SAP Notes:
  
  The error message references an SAP note (&2). You should look up this note in the SAP Support Portal for specific guidance or patches that may address this issue.
  Follow any instructions provided in the note to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check between the ERP and TM systems to ensure that all necessary configurations are aligned and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the purchase group can be used as intended in the TM processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP TM Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Transportation Management to understand the configuration settings related to purchase groups and BSGs.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have implemented.
  Support Tickets: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider raising a support ticket with SAP for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the configuration and ensuring that the necessary entries are in place, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your transportation management processes.