How To Fix /SCMTMS/TEND097 - Tendering type missing in step &1 of tendering profile

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TEND -

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Tendering type missing in step &1 of tendering profile

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND097 - Tendering type missing in step &1 of tendering profile ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND097 Tendering type missing in step &1 of tendering profile typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is a configuration issue related to the tendering process. This error indicates that a required tendering type is not defined for a specific step in the tendering profile.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The tendering type that is expected in the specified step of the tendering profile is not configured or is missing.
  Incorrect Tendering Profile: The tendering profile being used may not have the necessary tendering types assigned to its steps.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration settings that lead to the absence of the required tendering type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tendering Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the tendering profile in SAP TM.
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (usually in SPRO) where you can define or modify the tendering profiles.
  Ensure that the tendering type is correctly assigned to the specified step in the tendering profile.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Tendering Type:
  
  If the tendering type is indeed missing, you will need to create or define it in the system.
  Ensure that all necessary parameters and settings for the tendering type are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Steps in the Tendering Profile:
  
  Check all steps in the tendering profile to ensure that each step has the appropriate tendering type assigned.
  Make adjustments as necessary to ensure that all required tendering types are included.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the tendering process works as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/TEND to access the tendering configuration.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring tendering profiles and types.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with a technical expert who specializes in SAP TM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that your tendering process is correctly configured.