How To Fix /SCMTMS/TEND083 - Tendering type &1 invalid for step &2 of &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TEND -

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Tendering type &1 invalid for step &2 of &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND083 - Tendering type &1 invalid for step &2 of &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND083 indicates that there is an issue with the tendering type specified for a particular step in the transportation management process. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system encounters an invalid tendering type for a specific step in a transportation process.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Tendering Type: The tendering type specified for the step does not exist or is not valid for the current process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP TM settings where the tendering types are defined.
  Process Flow Issues: The tendering type may not be applicable for the specific step in the transportation process you are trying to execute.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for tendering types in SAP TM. Ensure that the tendering type you are using is correctly defined and is valid for the step in question.
  
  Navigate to the relevant customizing settings in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and check the configuration for transportation management.
  
  
  
  Validate Tendering Type: Ensure that the tendering type you are trying to use is valid for the specific step in the transportation process. You may need to refer to the documentation or consult with your SAP TM consultant to understand the valid combinations.
  
  
  Review Process Flow: Check the process flow you are working with to ensure that the tendering type is appropriate for the step you are executing. If necessary, adjust the process flow or the tendering type accordingly.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a data consistency check to ensure that all necessary data is present and correctly configured. This may involve checking related master data, transaction data, and configuration settings.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP frequently releases notes that provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the transportation process functions as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM, such as /SCMTMS/TEND for tendering management.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Transportation Management for detailed information on tendering types and their configurations.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.