How To Fix /SCMTMS/SOS097 - No carrier assigned to freight unit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SOS -

• Message number: 097

• Message text: No carrier assigned to freight unit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SOS097 - No carrier assigned to freight unit ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SOS097 No carrier assigned to freight unit typically occurs in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module when a freight unit is created but no carrier has been assigned to it. This can prevent the freight unit from being processed further, such as in the planning or execution of transportation.
  Cause:
  
  No Carrier Assignment: The most common cause is that the freight unit was created without an associated carrier. This can happen if the carrier assignment process was skipped or if there are no suitable carriers available for the freight unit based on the defined criteria.
  Carrier Availability: There may be no carriers available that meet the requirements for the freight unit, such as capacity, service level, or geographical constraints.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the transportation management settings that prevent the assignment of carriers.
  Freight Order Status: The status of the freight order may not allow for carrier assignment (e.g., if it is already in a status that does not permit changes).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign a Carrier: 
  
  Go to the freight unit in question and manually assign a carrier. This can typically be done in the freight unit details screen.
  Ensure that the carrier you are assigning has the necessary capacity and is available for the required route and service level.
  
  
  
  Check Carrier Availability:
  
  Review the list of available carriers to ensure that there are carriers that can fulfill the requirements of the freight unit.
  You can check the carrier selection criteria and ensure that they are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in SAP TM to ensure that the carrier assignment process is correctly set up.
  Ensure that the necessary master data (e.g., carrier master data, transportation lanes) is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Freight Order Status:
  
  Verify the status of the freight order associated with the freight unit. If the status does not allow for carrier assignment, you may need to change the status or create a new freight order.
  
  
  
  Use Transportation Planning:
  
  If applicable, use the transportation planning functionality to automatically assign a carrier based on the defined planning strategies and criteria.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM, such as /SCMTMS/FU for freight units and /SCMTMS/FO for freight orders.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on carrier assignment and freight unit management.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If you have custom requirements, consider using user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) to enhance the carrier assignment process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully assign a carrier to the freight unit.