How To Fix /SCMTMS/TEND118 - Tendering for &1 requires review by tendering manager

/SCMTMS/TEND118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TEND -

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Tendering for &1 requires review by tendering manager

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/SCMTMS/TEND118 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND118 indicates that a tendering process requires review by a tendering manager. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when a tendering process is initiated, but certain conditions or criteria have not been met, necessitating managerial oversight.
  
  Cause:
  
  Approval Workflow: The tendering process may be configured to require managerial approval based on specific criteria, such as cost thresholds, carrier selection, or other business rules.
  Incomplete Data: There may be missing or incomplete information in the tendering request that requires clarification or approval.
  Business Rules: The system may have business rules set up that trigger a review process for certain types of tenders, such as those involving high-value shipments or specific carriers.
  User Permissions: The user initiating the tendering process may not have the necessary permissions to complete the action without managerial review.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Tendering Request: Check the details of the tendering request to ensure all required information is