How To Fix /SCMTMS/TEND079 - Select a valid total price limit in step &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TEND -

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Select a valid total price limit in step &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND079 - Select a valid total price limit in step &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND079 Select a valid total price limit in step &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the total price limit defined for a transportation scenario or a freight order. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid total price limit for the specified step in the transportation process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The total price limit may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant customizing settings or incorrect values.
  Invalid Data: The data entered for the transportation process may not meet the criteria set for the total price limit.
  Freight Agreement Issues: There may be issues with the freight agreements or conditions that are supposed to define the price limits.
  Inconsistent Master Data: The master data related to the transportation process (like carriers, routes, etc.) may not be consistent or complete.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant customizing settings in SAP TM and ensure that the total price limits are defined correctly. This can typically be found under the freight agreement or pricing conditions.
  Ensure that the pricing procedure is correctly set up and that all necessary conditions are included.
  
  
  
  Review Freight Agreements:
  
  Check the freight agreements to ensure that they are active and correctly defined. Make sure that the conditions for pricing are valid and applicable to the transportation scenario you are working with.
  
  
  
  Validate Input Data:
  
  Review the data entered in the transportation process. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that the values are within acceptable ranges.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that all relevant master data (like carriers, routes, etc.) is complete and consistent. Ensure that there are no missing or incorrect entries that could affect pricing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the configuration of total price limits in your version of SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Debugging: 
  
  If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools to trace the execution of the program and identify where the error is being triggered.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM, such as /SCMTMS/PRC for pricing or /SCMTMS/TEND for transportation execution.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or patches.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.