How To Fix /SCMTMS/TEND059 - Description of tendering profile missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TEND -

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Description of tendering profile missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND059 - Description of tendering profile missing ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND059 indicates that there is a missing description for a tendering profile in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. This error typically arises when a tendering profile is created or modified without a proper description, which is required for the system to function correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Description: The primary cause of this error is that the tendering profile has been created without a description or the description field is left blank.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data configuration or settings related to the tendering profile.
  System Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to handle tendering profiles, leading to missing mandatory fields.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Tendering Profile:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code for managing tendering profiles (usually in the SAP TM module).
  Locate the tendering profile that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Edit the Profile:
  
  Open the tendering profile for editing.
  Ensure that the description field is filled in with a valid and meaningful description.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the description, save the changes to the tendering profile.
  
  
  
  Validation:
  
  After saving, validate the tendering profile to ensure that all required fields are correctly filled out and that there are no other errors.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  Test the functionality that was previously causing the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for SAP TM for more details on managing tendering profiles.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/TEND for managing tendering profiles.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that all mandatory fields, especially the description, are filled out correctly, you can prevent this error from occurring in the future.