How To Fix /SCMTMS/TEND137 - Carrier assignment strategy &1 in step &2 of tendering profile invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TEND -

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Carrier assignment strategy &1 in step &2 of tendering profile invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND137 - Carrier assignment strategy &1 in step &2 of tendering profile invalid ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND137 indicates that there is an issue with the carrier assignment strategy in the tendering profile during the tendering process in SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid carrier assignment strategy for the specified step in the tendering profile.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Carrier Assignment Strategy: The carrier assignment strategy defined in the tendering profile may not be valid or may not exist.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the tendering profile or the carrier assignment strategy settings.
  Missing Data: Required data for the carrier assignment strategy may be missing or incorrectly configured.
  Step Definition: The step in the tendering profile may not be properly defined or may not correspond to a valid carrier assignment strategy.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Carrier Assignment Strategy:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the tendering profile and verify that the carrier assignment strategy specified in the error message is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the strategy is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Tendering Profile:
  
  Navigate to the tendering profile settings and check the steps defined in the profile.
  Ensure that the step mentioned in the error message corresponds to a valid carrier assignment strategy.
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  Check if all necessary data related to the carrier assignment strategy is available and correctly maintained in the system.
  Ensure that the relevant carriers are assigned to the strategy.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on configuring carrier assignment strategies and tendering profiles.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the tendering process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support 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 may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on configuring transportation management and carrier assignment strategies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /SCMTMS/TEND137 error in your SAP TM system.