How To Fix /SCMTMS/TEND045 - Tendering profile &1 already exists; choose different name

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TEND -

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Tendering profile &1 already exists; choose different name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND045 - Tendering profile &1 already exists; choose different name ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND045 Tendering profile &1 already exists; choose different name typically occurs in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module when you attempt to create a new tendering profile with a name that already exists in the system. This error indicates that the system does not allow duplicate names for tendering profiles, which are used to define the parameters and rules for the tendering process.
  Cause:
  
  You are trying to create a tendering profile with a name that is already in use.
  The naming convention for tendering profiles must be unique within the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Profiles: 
  
  Navigate to the transaction or area where tendering profiles are managed (usually in the SAP TM configuration).
  Look for the existing tendering profiles to confirm that the name you are trying to use is indeed already taken.
  
  
  
  Choose a Different Name:
  
  If the name is already in use, you will need to select a different, unique name for your new tendering profile.
  Ensure that the new name follows any naming conventions or guidelines established in your organization.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Profile (if applicable):
  
  If you intended to modify an existing profile rather than create a new one, you can do so by selecting the existing profile and making the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Naming Conventions:
  
  Review any documentation or guidelines regarding naming conventions for tendering profiles to avoid future conflicts.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/TEND or navigate through the SAP Easy Access Menu to find the relevant area for managing tendering profiles.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates regarding tendering profiles in your version of SAP TM.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify tendering profiles in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create or modify a tendering profile in SAP TM.