How To Fix /SCMTMS/TAL072 - No matching carrier could be found; allocation not created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TAL -

• Message number: 072

• Message text: No matching carrier could be found; allocation not created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TAL072 - No matching carrier could be found; allocation not created ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TAL072 No matching carrier could be found; allocation not created typically occurs in the SAP Transportation Management System (TMS) when the system is unable to find a suitable carrier for a transportation request or shipment. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  
  Carrier Selection Criteria: The criteria defined for selecting carriers may be too restrictive or not aligned with the available carriers. This includes parameters like service levels, transportation zones, or specific routes.
  
  
  Carrier Master Data: The carrier master data may not be properly maintained. This includes missing or incorrect information about the carriers, such as their capabilities, service areas, or availability.
  
  
  Transportation Lane Configuration: The transportation lanes may not be correctly configured. If there are no valid transportation lanes between the shipping point and the destination, the system will not find a matching carrier.
  
  
  Capacity Issues: The selected carriers may not have the capacity to handle the requested shipment, either due to overbooking or other constraints.
  
  
  Inactive Carriers: The carriers that are available in the system may be inactive or not assigned to the relevant transportation lanes.
  
  
  Time Constraints: The requested delivery dates may not align with the carriers' schedules, leading to no available options.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Review Carrier Selection Criteria: Check the criteria used for carrier selection in the transportation planning process. Ensure that they are not overly restrictive and that they align with the available carriers.
  
  
  Update Carrier Master Data: Verify and update the carrier master data to ensure that all necessary information is accurate and complete. This includes checking the service areas, capabilities, and availability of the carriers.
  
  
  Check Transportation Lane Configuration: Ensure that the transportation lanes are correctly set up between the shipping point and the destination. This includes verifying the validity of the lanes and the assigned carriers.
  
  
  Assess Carrier Capacity: Review the capacity of the selected carriers to ensure they can handle the shipment. If necessary, consider using alternative carriers or adjusting the shipment details.
  
  
  Activate Carriers: If any carriers are inactive, consider activating them or assigning them to the relevant transportation lanes.
  
  
  Adjust Delivery Dates: If time constraints are an issue, consider adjusting the requested delivery dates to align with the carriers' availability.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/PLN for planning or /SCMTMS/TS for transportation scheduling to investigate further.
  Logs and Monitoring: Check the logs and monitoring tools within SAP TMS to gather more information about the error and the context in which it occurred.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on carrier selection and transportation planning processes.
  
  By systematically addressing these areas, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create the allocation for your transportation request.