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

/SCMTMS/SFM_OPT049 - Overview

• 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