How To Fix /SCMTMS/SFM_OPT014 - Maximum target share for carrier &1 is &3; must be between 0% and 100%

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SFM_OPT -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Maximum target share for carrier &1 is &3; must be between 0% and 100%

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFM_OPT014 - Maximum target share for carrier &1 is &3; must be between 0% and 100% ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFM_OPT014 indicates that there is an issue with the target share percentage assigned to a carrier in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) system. Specifically, the error states that the maximum target share for the specified carrier (denoted as &1) exceeds the allowed range of 0% to 100% (denoted as &3).
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The target share percentage for the carrier has been set incorrectly, possibly exceeding 100% or being set to a negative value.
  Data Entry Error: During the configuration or assignment of the carrier, an incorrect value may have been entered.
  Business Rules Violation: The business rules defined for the transportation planning process may not allow for the specified target share.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Carrier Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the carrier configuration settings in SAP TM.
  Verify the target share percentage assigned to the carrier in question.
  Ensure that the value is within the acceptable range of 0% to 100%.
  
  
  
  Adjust Target Share:
  
  If the target share is above 100% or below 0%, adjust it to a valid percentage.
  Save the changes and re-run the process that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Review Business Rules:
  
  Check if there are any specific business rules or constraints that might be affecting the target share settings.
  Adjust the rules if necessary to accommodate the desired target share.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the adjustments, perform a test run to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/OPT to access the relevant configuration settings for transportation management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Transportation Management for detailed guidance on configuring carriers and understanding target shares.
  Support: If the issue persists after making the necessary adjustments, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with a technical expert familiar with SAP TM configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the target share for the carrier is correctly configured.