How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG267 - Number of minimum carriers specified greater then maximum number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

• Message number: 267

• Message text: Number of minimum carriers specified greater then maximum number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG267 - Number of minimum carriers specified greater then maximum number ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG267 indicates that there is a configuration issue in the Transportation Management System (TMS) related to the number of carriers specified for a transportation request or planning scenario. Specifically, the error states that the number of minimum carriers specified is greater than the maximum number of carriers allowed.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises from the following situations:
  
  
  Configuration Mismatch: The minimum and maximum number of carriers set in the system are not aligned. For example, if the minimum number of carriers is set to 3 and the maximum is set to 2, this will trigger the error.
  
  
  Incorrect Settings in Transportation Lane: The settings for the transportation lane may have been incorrectly defined, leading to an inconsistency in the number of carriers.
  
  
  Data Entry Error: During the setup of transportation planning or carrier selection, incorrect values may have been entered.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the transportation management system.
  Verify the settings for minimum and maximum carriers. Ensure that the minimum number of carriers is less than or equal to the maximum number of carriers.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transportation Lane Settings:
  
  Navigate to the transportation lane settings in the TMS configuration.
  Review the minimum and maximum carrier settings and adjust them as necessary to ensure they are logically consistent.
  
  
  
  Review Transportation Request:
  
  If the error occurs during the processing of a specific transportation request, review the request details to ensure that the carrier requirements are correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the transportation planning process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct settings, refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on configuring transportation lanes and carrier settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/PLANNING or /SCMTMS/CONFIG to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration best practices.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your transportation management settings are correctly configured.