How To Fix /SCMTMS/SFM_OPT049 - RFQ item &1: Min. no. of carriers (&2) higher than no. of carriers (&3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SFM_OPT -

• Message number: 049

• Message text: RFQ item &1: Min. no. of carriers (&2) higher than no. of carriers (&3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFM_OPT049 - RFQ item &1: Min. no. of carriers (&2) higher than no. of carriers (&3) ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFM_OPT049 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module, specifically when dealing with Request for Quotation (RFQ) items. This error indicates that the minimum number of carriers specified for a particular RFQ item is greater than the actual number of carriers available or assigned to that RFQ.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The minimum number of carriers required for the RFQ item is set higher than the number of carriers that can be selected or are available in the system.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of the RFQ, the user may have inadvertently set a higher minimum carrier requirement than what is feasible.
  Carrier Assignment: There may be a lack of carriers assigned to the relevant transportation lane or route, leading to insufficient carriers to meet the minimum requirement.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review RFQ Settings: Check the RFQ item settings to ensure that the minimum number of carriers is set appropriately. Adjust the minimum number if necessary to match the available carriers.
  Check Carrier Availability: Verify the list of carriers assigned to the relevant transportation lane. Ensure that there are enough carriers available to meet the minimum requirement.
  Adjust Carrier Configuration: If there are not enough carriers, consider adding more carriers to the system or adjusting the carrier assignment for the transportation lane.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or configuration guides related to transportation management and RFQ processing to ensure that all settings are correctly configured.
  Testing: After making adjustments, test the RFQ process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/RFQ to access and modify RFQ items.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to modify RFQ settings and carrier assignments.
  Training: If this error is common among users, consider providing training on how to properly set up RFQs and manage carrier assignments in SAP TM.
  
  By addressing the configuration and ensuring that the minimum carrier requirements align with the available carriers, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMTMS/SFM_OPT049.