How To Fix /SCMTMS/TEND013 - Carrier not specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TEND -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Carrier not specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND013 - Carrier not specified ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND013 Carrier not specified typically occurs in the SAP Transportation Management System (TMS) when a transportation request or shipment does not have a carrier assigned to it. This can prevent the system from processing the transportation request or shipment further.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Carrier Assignment: The most common cause is that the carrier has not been assigned to the transportation request or shipment.
  Incomplete Data: The transportation request may be missing necessary data that is required to determine or assign a carrier.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the transportation management system, such as missing or incorrect settings for carrier determination.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently skipped the step of assigning a carrier during the creation of the transportation request or shipment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign a Carrier:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transportation request or shipment in the SAP TMS.
  Check the details and look for the section where the carrier can be assigned.
  Select an appropriate carrier from the list and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Carrier Determination Settings:
  
  Ensure that the carrier determination settings are correctly configured in the system.
  This may involve checking the settings in the customizing transaction (SPRO) under the Transportation Management section.
  
  
  
  Review Transportation Request Data:
  
  Verify that all required fields in the transportation request are filled out correctly.
  Ensure that the shipment details, such as origin, destination, and transportation mode, are complete.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on carrier assignment and transportation management processes.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  If the issue is due to user error, consider providing additional training or resources to users on how to properly assign carriers in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/TOR for transportation requests and /SCMTMS/SH for shipments.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Support: If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SCMTMS/TEND013 Carrier not specified error and continue with your transportation management processes in SAP.