How To Fix /SCMTMS/SFM_OPT051 - Item &1: Min. no. of carriers (&2) higher than max. no. of carriers (&3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SFM_OPT -

• Message number: 051

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFM_OPT051 - Item &1: Min. no. of carriers (&2) higher than max. no. of carriers (&3) ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFM_OPT051 indicates a configuration issue in the Transportation Management System (TMS) related to the number of carriers defined for a specific item. The message states that the minimum number of carriers required for the item is greater than the maximum number of carriers allowed, which creates a logical inconsistency.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Error: The minimum number of carriers (&2) set for the item is higher than the maximum number of carriers (&3). This can happen due to incorrect settings in the transportation planning configuration.
  Data Entry Mistake: During the setup of the transportation planning parameters, incorrect values may have been entered for the minimum and maximum number of carriers.
  Business Rule Violation: The business rules defined for the transportation planning process may not align with the configured values, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for transportation management in SAP.
  Check the settings for the specific item that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the minimum number of carriers is less than or equal to the maximum number of carriers.
  
  
  
  Adjust Values:
  
  If the minimum number of carriers is incorrectly set, adjust it to a value that is less than or equal to the maximum number of carriers.
  If the maximum number of carriers is too low, consider increasing it to accommodate the required minimum.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making adjustments, test the configuration by attempting to process the item again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to transportation management configuration for further guidance on setting up carrier parameters.
  
  
  
  Engage with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after making adjustments, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide insights based on the specific configuration and business processes in use.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/OPT to access the transportation management settings.
  Business Process Impact: Understand how changes to carrier settings may impact overall transportation planning and logistics processes within your organization.
  Testing Environment: If possible, make changes in a testing environment before applying them to the production system to avoid disruptions.
  
  By addressing the configuration settings related to the minimum and maximum number of carriers, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your transportation planning activities.