How To Fix /SCMTMS/TEND036 - Document &1: cannot subcontract as road freight order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TEND -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Document &1: cannot subcontract as road freight order

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND036 - Document &1: cannot subcontract as road freight order ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND036 Document &1: cannot subcontract as road freight order typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an attempt to subcontract a road freight order that is not allowed due to certain conditions or configurations.
  Cause:
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type of the freight order may not be configured to allow subcontracting. Certain document types in SAP TM may have restrictions on subcontracting based on business rules or configurations.
  
  
  Freight Order Status: The status of the freight order may not permit subcontracting. For example, if the order is already in a status that does not allow changes, such as "Completed" or "Cancelled," subcontracting will not be possible.
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to handle subcontracting for road freight orders. This could include missing settings in the transportation management configuration or in the relevant master data.
  
  
  Business Rules: There may be specific business rules defined in the system that prevent subcontracting for certain conditions, such as specific routes, carriers, or customer requirements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration: Review the configuration of the document type associated with the freight order. Ensure that it is set up to allow subcontracting. This can be done in the Customizing settings under Transportation Management.
  
  
  Verify Freight Order Status: Check the status of the freight order. If it is in a status that does not allow subcontracting, you may need to change the status or create a new order that is in an appropriate status.
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: Ensure that all necessary configuration settings for subcontracting in SAP TM are correctly set up. This includes checking the relevant customizing settings for subcontracting in the transportation management module.
  
  
  Consult Business Rules: Review any business rules that may be preventing subcontracting. If necessary, adjust the rules to allow subcontracting under the desired conditions.
  
  
  Check Master Data: Ensure that all relevant master data (such as carriers, routes, and transportation lanes) is correctly set up to support subcontracting.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance on subcontracting in SAP TM.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Transportation Management to understand the configurations and processes related to subcontracting.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to allow subcontracting for the road freight order.