How To Fix /SCMTMS/OM077 - Cannot assign carrier to doc. &1; missing purchasing org./group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/OM -

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Cannot assign carrier to doc. &1; missing purchasing org./group

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/OM077 - Cannot assign carrier to doc. &1; missing purchasing org./group ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/OM077 indicates that there is an issue with assigning a carrier to a transportation document due to a missing purchasing organization or purchasing group. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to assign a carrier to a transportation request or a freight order.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Purchasing Organization: The transportation document (e.g., transportation request or freight order) does not have an associated purchasing organization. This is necessary for the system to determine which carrier can be assigned based on the purchasing organization.
  
  
  Missing Purchasing Group: Similar to the purchasing organization, if the purchasing group is not defined, the system cannot proceed with the assignment of the carrier.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system related to the integration between SAP TM and SAP ERP (or other modules) that could lead to this error.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There might be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the carrier master data or the purchasing organization data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Transportation Document: 
  
  Open the transportation document that is causing the error and verify if the purchasing organization and purchasing group fields are filled in correctly.
  If they are missing, you will need to enter the appropriate values.
  
  
  
  Maintain Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the relevant master data (e.g., carrier master data, purchasing organization, and purchasing group) is correctly maintained in the system.
  Check if the carrier is assigned to the correct purchasing organization and group.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings in SAP TM and ensure that the integration with the purchasing organization and group is correctly set up.
  Check the settings in the customizing transaction (SPRO) for Transportation Management and Purchasing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the assignment of the carrier again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/OM for transportation management settings or ME21N for purchasing documents to check and maintain relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the transportation documents and master data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP TM for further assistance.