How To Fix /SCMTMS/TEND052 - Carrier &1 already assigned to &2; assignment could change

/SCMTMS/TEND052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TEND -

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Carrier &1 already assigned to &2; assignment could change

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND052 - Carrier &1 already assigned to &2; assignment could change ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND052 Carrier &1 already assigned to &2; assignment could change typically occurs in the SAP Transportation Management System (TM) when there is an attempt to assign a carrier to a transportation requirement or a shipment that is already assigned to another transportation requirement or shipment.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The carrier you are trying to assign is already linked to another transportation requirement or shipment.
  Data Integrity: The system is designed to prevent conflicts and ensure that a carrier is not assigned to multiple shipments or requirements simultaneously, which could lead to confusion or logistical issues.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that dictate how carriers are assigned to shipments or requirements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Assignments: Review the current assignments of the carrier in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transportation requirements or shipments in the SAP TM system.
  Reassign Carrier: If the carrier is indeed