How To Fix /SCMTMS/TEND046 - &1: Calculation of tendering exchange rates not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TEND -

• Message number: 046

• Message text: &1: Calculation of tendering exchange rates not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND046 - &1: Calculation of tendering exchange rates not possible ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND046 &1: Calculation of tendering exchange rates not possible typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the exchange rate calculation for tendering processes. This can happen for various reasons, including missing or incorrect configuration settings, data inconsistencies, or issues with the currency settings in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Exchange Rate Data: The system may not have the necessary exchange rate data for the currencies involved in the tendering process.
  Incorrect Currency Configuration: The currencies used in the tendering process may not be properly configured in the system.
  Date Issues: The exchange rate may not be available for the date of the tendering process.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the business partners or the transportation units involved.
  System Configuration: The configuration settings for currency conversion in SAP TM may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Exchange Rate Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 to check if the exchange rates for the relevant currencies are maintained.
  Ensure that the exchange rates are valid for the date of the tendering process.
  
  
  
  Verify Currency Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for currencies in the SAP system. Ensure that the currencies used in the tendering process are correctly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Date Settings:
  
  Ensure that the date for which the tendering is being processed has valid exchange rates available.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for any inconsistencies or missing information related to business partners, transportation units, or other relevant entities.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP TM system related to currency conversion and tendering processes. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. You can search the SAP Support Portal for updates or patches that may resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB08 for maintaining exchange rates, SPRO for configuration settings, and SE11 for checking table entries.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for Transportation Management to understand the configuration and processes related to tendering and currency handling.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation and resolution.