How To Fix /SCMTMS/BUS_SHARE005 - Define end date for business share time period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/BUS_SHARE -

• Message number: 005

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/BUS_SHARE005 - Define end date for business share time period ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/BUS_SHARE005 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of business share time periods in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. Specifically, it suggests that an end date has not been defined for a business share time period, which is necessary for the system to function correctly.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing End Date: The business share time period has been defined without an end date, which is required for the system to understand the validity of the business share.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an oversight in the configuration settings related to business shares in the SAP TM module.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from recognizing the defined time periods.
  
  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 settings for Transportation Management.
  You can typically find this under SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Logistics Execution -> Transportation Management -> Business Share.
  
  
  
  Define Business Share Time Period:
  
  Look for the section where business shares are defined.
  Check the existing entries for business share time periods and ensure that each entry has both a start date and an end date defined.
  If an end date is missing, add the appropriate end date for the relevant business share time period.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After saving, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer appears and that the business share functionality works as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring business shares in SAP TM.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/TSHARE for managing business shares.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP TM expert for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that all business share time periods are correctly defined with both start and end dates, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMTMS/BUS_SHARE005.