How To Fix /SCMTMS/SB016 - &1 &2: Definition of absolute horizon is incomplete; attribute &3 missing

/SCMTMS/SB016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SB -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: &1 &2: Definition of absolute horizon is incomplete; attribute &3 missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SB016 - &1 &2: Definition of absolute horizon is incomplete; attribute &3 missing ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SB016 &1 &2: Definition of absolute horizon is incomplete; attribute &3 missing typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the absolute horizon, which is a critical parameter in transportation planning.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by an incomplete configuration of the absolute horizon settings in the SAP TM system. Specifically, it suggests that a required attribute (denoted as &3 in the error message) is missing from the definition of the absolute horizon. The absolute horizon is used to define the time frame within which transportation planning can occur, and missing attributes can lead to inconsistencies or failures in planning processes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the absolute horizon in SAP TM. This can typically be found in the customizing settings under the Transportation Management