How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG251 - Enter a deadline for RFQ responses

/SCMTMS/FAG_MSG251 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Enter a deadline for RFQ responses

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG251 - Enter a deadline for RFQ responses ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG251 indicates that a deadline for Request for Quotation (RFQ) responses has not been set. This message typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when users are trying to create or manage RFQs without specifying a deadline for responses.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system requires a deadline to be defined for the RFQ responses to ensure that suppliers know when they need to submit their quotations. Without this deadline, the system cannot process the RFQ correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to set a deadline for the RFQ responses. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the RFQ Creation/Editing Screen: Navigate to the screen where you are creating or editing the RFQ.
  
  
  Locate the Deadline Field: Look for a field labeled something like "Response Deadline" or "Deadline for RFQ Responses."
  
  
  Enter a Deadline: Input a valid date and time for the deadline. Ensure that the