How To Fix /SCMTMS/SUBCONTR001 - Communication settings do not allow sending of booking

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SUBCONTR -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Communication settings do not allow sending of booking

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SUBCONTR001 - Communication settings do not allow sending of booking ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SUBCONTR001 Communication settings do not allow sending of booking typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the communication settings for sending booking requests to subcontractors or carriers. This error indicates that the system is unable to send a booking request due to misconfigured communication settings.
  Causes:
  
  
  Communication Settings: The communication settings for the relevant transportation management process may not be properly configured. This includes settings for the communication type (e.g., IDoc, RFC, etc.) and the partner profiles.
  
  
  Partner Profile Issues: The partner profile for the subcontractor or carrier may not be set up correctly, or it may not allow for the sending of booking requests.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user or system may not have the necessary authorizations to send booking requests.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be a general configuration issue in the SAP TM system that prevents the sending of booking requests.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: Required data for the booking request may be missing or incorrect, leading to the inability to send the request.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Communication Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP TM and verify that the communication settings are correctly configured for the partner involved.
  Ensure that the communication type is set up correctly (e.g., IDoc, RFC).
  
  
  
  Review Partner Profiles:
  
  Go to the transaction code WE20 to check the partner profiles for the subcontractor or carrier.
  Ensure that the partner profile allows for the sending of booking requests and that the necessary message types are included.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user/system has the necessary permissions to send booking requests.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the overall configuration of the SAP TM system to ensure that all necessary settings are in place for the transportation process.
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  Ensure that all required data for the booking request is present and correctly formatted. This includes checking for any missing fields or incorrect values.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as WE20 (Partner Profiles), WE21 (Port Definition), and SLG1 (Application Log) for troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.