How To Fix /SCMTMS/TEND001 - User &1 not valid tendering manager

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TEND -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: User &1 not valid tendering manager

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND001 - User &1 not valid tendering manager ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND001 User &1 not valid tendering manager typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error indicates that the user specified (represented by &1) is not recognized as a valid tendering manager in the system. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  User Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the necessary role or authorization to act as a tendering manager in the SAP TM system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the user from being recognized as a valid tendering manager.
  User Master Data: The user master data may not be correctly set up or may be missing relevant information.
  Organizational Structure: The user may not be associated with the correct organizational units that are required for tendering management.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to the user management area in SAP (transaction code SU01).
  Verify that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include tendering manager permissions.
  
  
  
  Assign Tendering Manager Role:
  
  If the user does not have the necessary role, assign the role that includes tendering manager authorizations. This may involve working with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in SAP TM to ensure that the tendering manager settings are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the user is included in the relevant tendering manager groups or settings.
  
  
  
  User Master Data:
  
  Verify the user master data for completeness and correctness. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out, especially those related to roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Organizational Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the user is assigned to the correct organizational units that are relevant for tendering management.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to user roles and tendering management for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Authorization Checks: Use transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization failures if the user is facing issues accessing certain functionalities.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for further investigation.