How To Fix /SCMTMS/BUS_SHARE004 - Define start date for business share time period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/BUS_SHARE -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Define start date for business share time period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/BUS_SHARE004 - Define start date for business share time period ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/BUS_SHARE004 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the business share time period in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. Specifically, the error suggests that a start date for the business share time period has not been defined.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The start date for the business share time period has not been set in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings related to business share time periods may be incomplete or incorrectly configured.
  Transport Management Setup: The transport management setup may not have been fully completed, leading to missing parameters.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the configuration for Transportation Management.
  You can typically find this under SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Logistics Execution -> Transportation -> Basic Transportation Functions -> Business Share.
  
  
  
  Define the Start Date:
  
  Look for the section where you can define the business share time periods.
  Ensure that you have defined a start date for the relevant business share time period. If it is missing, add the appropriate start date.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Entries:
  
  Review any existing entries to ensure that they are correctly configured and that there are no overlaps or conflicts with other time periods.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After saving, test the configuration by trying to perform the action that previously triggered the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring business share time periods in SAP TM.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/ for accessing transportation management functionalities.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the start date for the business share time period is properly defined, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMTMS/BUS_SHARE004.