How To Fix /SCMTMS/TEND073 - Carrier assignment not possible from &1; carrier missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TEND -

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Carrier assignment not possible from &1; carrier missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND073 - Carrier assignment not possible from &1; carrier missing ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND073 indicates that there is an issue with the carrier assignment in the Transportation Management System (TMS). Specifically, the message states that a carrier assignment is not possible from a certain location (denoted by &1) because the carrier is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Carrier Master Data: The carrier that is supposed to be assigned to the transportation request or shipment does not exist in the system or is not properly configured.
  Inactive Carrier: The carrier may exist but is marked as inactive or not available for the specific transportation lane.
  Incorrect Configuration: The transportation lane may not have the correct carrier assigned, or the carrier may not be valid for the specific route or location.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the carrier data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Carrier Master Data:
  
  Go to the carrier master data in SAP and verify that the carrier exists and is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the carrier is active and available for the relevant transportation lanes.
  
  
  
  Review Transportation Lane Configuration:
  
  Check the transportation lane settings to ensure that the carrier is assigned to the correct route and location.
  If necessary, add the carrier to the transportation lane.
  
  
  
  Verify Carrier Availability:
  
  Ensure that the carrier is available for the specific transportation request or shipment. This may involve checking the carrier's availability calendar or capacity.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and assign the carrier.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on carrier assignment and configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/PRT (for managing carriers) or /SCMTMS/TL (for transportation lanes) to access the relevant data.
  Customizing Settings: Check the customizing settings in SPRO under Logistics Execution > Transportation > Basic Transportation Functions > Carrier Management for any specific configurations related to carriers.
  Logs and Traces: Review any logs or traces that may provide additional context on why the carrier assignment is failing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /SCMTMS/TEND073 error message.