How To Fix /SCMTMS/TEND071 - Step &2: tendering visibility setting &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TEND -

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Step &2: tendering visibility setting &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND071 - Step &2: tendering visibility setting &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND071 Step &2: tendering visibility setting &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is trying to access a tendering visibility setting that has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The tendering visibility setting referenced in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to a configuration oversight where the necessary settings were not created.
  Incorrect Reference: The process may be referencing an incorrect or outdated visibility setting that has been deleted or renamed.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of configuration settings, the relevant settings may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for tendering visibility in SAP TM. This can typically be found under the path: SPRO -> Logistics Execution -> Transportation Management -> Tendering -> Define Tendering Visibility Settings.
  Ensure that the visibility setting referenced in the error message exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Visibility Setting:
  
  If the visibility setting does not exist, create a new one with the required parameters.
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, update it to meet the necessary requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Process Flow:
  
  Check the process flow or the specific step that is causing the error. Ensure that it is correctly referencing the intended visibility setting.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary configuration settings were included in the transport request and that they were successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring tendering visibility settings.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the incorrect reference is being made.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in the configuration and management of SAP TM are adequately trained and have access to the latest documentation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the tendering visibility settings are correctly configured in your SAP TM system.