How To Fix /SCMTMS/TEND003 - Rejection reason code missing in FQ &1 for freight RFQ &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TEND -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Rejection reason code missing in FQ &1 for freight RFQ &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND003 - Rejection reason code missing in FQ &1 for freight RFQ &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND003 indicates that there is a missing rejection reason code in the freight Request for Quotation (RFQ) process. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module when handling freight RFQs.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a rejection reason code is expected but not provided in the freight RFQ. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to handle rejection reason codes.
  Missing Data: The rejection reason code may not have been defined in the system or may not be assigned to the relevant RFQ.
  User Input Error: Users may have failed to select or input a rejection reason when processing the RFQ.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the rejection reason codes are properly configured in the system. This can typically be done in the customizing settings of SAP TM.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings for freight RFQs and verify that the rejection reason codes are defined.
  
  
  
  Assign Rejection Reason Codes:
  
  If the rejection reason codes are missing, you may need to create or assign them. This can usually be done in the customizing transaction (SPRO) under the Transportation Management settings.
  
  
  
  Review RFQ Data:
  
  Check the specific RFQ mentioned in the error message (&2) to ensure that all required fields, including the rejection reason code, are filled out correctly.
  If you are processing the RFQ manually, ensure that you select a valid rejection reason when rejecting a quote.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  If the issue is due to user error, consider providing training or documentation to users on how to properly handle RFQs and the importance of selecting rejection reason codes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the /SCMTMS/TEND003 error for any additional insights or updates that may be relevant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, ME47 for processing RFQs, or ME49 for managing rejection reasons.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the missing rejection reason code in the freight RFQ process.