How To Fix /SCMTMS/RFQ_TMPL008 - Enter a deadline for RFQ responses

/SCMTMS/RFQ_TMPL008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/RFQ_TMPL -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Enter a deadline for RFQ responses

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/SCMTMS/RFQ_TMPL008 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCMTMS/RFQ_TMPL008 Enter a deadline for RFQ responses typically occurs in the context of the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module when creating or managing a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This error indicates that a deadline for responses to the RFQ has not been specified, which is a required field for the RFQ process.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a deadline for the RFQ responses. In the RFQ process, it is essential to set a deadline by which suppliers must submit their quotations. Without this information, the system cannot proceed with the RFQ creation or processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to enter a deadline for RFQ responses. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Access the RFQ Creation Screen: Navigate to the screen where you are creating or editing the RFQ.
  
  
  Locate the Deadline Field: Look for the field labeled "Deadline for RFQ Responses" or similar. This