How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_RATES778 - Job submitted for background processing; see job status in SM37

/SCMTMS/TC_RATES778 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_RATES -

• Message number: 778

• Message text: Job submitted for background processing; see job status in SM37

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES778 - Job submitted for background processing; see job status in SM37 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES778 indicates that a job has been submitted for background processing, and you need to check the job status in transaction code SM37. This message is typically related to the Transportation Management System (TMS) in SAP, particularly when dealing with rate determination or transportation planning tasks.
  
  Cause:
  
  Background Job Submission: The error message is not necessarily an error but an informational message indicating that a job has been submitted to run in the background. This can happen during processes like rate determination, where the system needs to perform calculations that may take time.
  Long Processing Time: If the job takes longer than expected, it may lead to concerns about whether it is running correctly.
  Job Failures: If the job fails due to issues such as data inconsistencies, configuration errors, or system resource limitations, it may not complete successfully.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Job Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SM37.
  Enter the relevant selection criteria (like user,