How To Fix /SCMTMS/TEND078 - No valid contact persons specified for carrier &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TEND -

• Message number: 078

• Message text: No valid contact persons specified for carrier &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND078 - No valid contact persons specified for carrier &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND078 No valid contact persons specified for carrier &1 typically occurs in the SAP Transportation Management System (TMS) when there is an attempt to process a transportation request or tendering process, but the system cannot find valid contact persons associated with the specified carrier.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Contact Persons: The carrier specified in the transaction does not have any contact persons assigned in the system.
  Inactive Contact Persons: The contact persons assigned to the carrier may be inactive or not valid.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the carrier master data or the contact person data.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the carrier or contact persons.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Carrier Master Data:
  
  Go to the carrier master data in SAP and verify that the carrier specified in the error message has valid contact persons assigned.
  Ensure that the contact persons are active and have the necessary details filled in (e.g., name, phone number, email).
  
  
  
  Assign Contact Persons:
  
  If no contact persons are assigned, you will need to add them. This can typically be done in the carrier master data screen.
  Ensure that you fill in all required fields for the contact persons.
  
  
  
  Review Contact Person Status:
  
  If contact persons are present but inactive, you may need to activate them or create new active contact persons.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run any relevant data consistency checks in SAP to ensure that there are no discrepancies in the carrier or contact person data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing carrier and contact person data.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to manage carrier and contact person data.
  Customizing Settings: Check the customizing settings for TMS to ensure that the carrier and contact person configurations are set up correctly.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit carrier and contact person data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that valid contact persons are specified for the carrier in question.