How To Fix /SCMTMS/TEND098 - Tendering type &1 in step &2 of tendering profile invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TEND -

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Tendering type &1 in step &2 of tendering profile invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND098 - Tendering type &1 in step &2 of tendering profile invalid ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND098 indicates that there is an issue with the tendering type specified in the tendering profile during the tendering process in SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error typically arises when the tendering type is not correctly defined or is not valid for the specific step in the tendering profile.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Tendering Type: The tendering type specified in the configuration does not exist or is not valid for the current step in the tendering profile.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the tendering profile settings or the tendering types assigned to it.
  Missing Customization: The necessary customization for the tendering type may not have been completed, or the tendering type may not be activated.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the tendering profile or the tendering types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tendering Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the tendering profile in SAP TM.
  Verify that the tendering type specified in the error message is correctly defined and is valid for the step indicated.
  
  
  
  Validate Tendering Types:
  
  Ensure that the tendering types used in the tendering profile are correctly set up in the system.
  Check if the tendering type exists in the system and is active.
  
  
  
  Review Customization:
  
  If you have recently made changes to the tendering profile or the tendering types, review those changes to ensure they are correct.
  Make sure that all necessary customizing steps have been completed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for Transportation Management to understand the requirements and configurations for tendering profiles and types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the tendering process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved through configuration checks, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP TM expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/TEND to access the tendering profile settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on configuring tendering profiles and types in SAP TM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /SCMTMS/TEND098 error message.