How To Fix /SCMTMS/SFM_OPT004 - No responses sent for optimization

/SCMTMS/SFM_OPT004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SFM_OPT -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No responses sent for optimization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFM_OPT004 - No responses sent for optimization ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFM_OPT004 No responses sent for optimization typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is unable to receive any responses from the optimization process. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is crucial for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  No Valid Transportation Requests: There may not be any valid transportation requests available for optimization.
  Optimization Settings: The optimization settings may not be configured correctly, leading to no responses being generated.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the SAP TM system or the integration with other systems.
  Performance Issues: The optimization process may be taking too long, leading to timeouts or failures in generating responses.
  Data Issues: Missing or incorrect data in the transportation requests or master data can prevent the optimization from producing results.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the optimization may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  
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