How To Fix /SCMTMS/TEND142 - Carrier not selected in freight RFQ &1 of step &2 of tendering profile

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TEND -

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Carrier not selected in freight RFQ &1 of step &2 of tendering profile

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND142 - Carrier not selected in freight RFQ &1 of step &2 of tendering profile ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND142 Carrier not selected in freight RFQ &1 of step &2 of tendering profile typically occurs in the context of the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module when a freight request for quotation (RFQ) is being processed, but no carrier has been selected for the specified RFQ in the tendering process.
  Cause:
  
  
  No Carrier Assigned: The most common cause of this error is that no carrier has been assigned to the freight RFQ in question. This can happen if the RFQ was created without selecting any carriers or if the carriers that were selected are not valid for the current tendering profile.
  
  
  Tendering Profile Configuration: The tendering profile may not be configured correctly to include the necessary carriers or may not have the appropriate settings to allow carrier selection.
  
  
  Freight Order Status: The status of the freight order or RFQ may not allow for carrier selection, possibly due to previous processing steps or errors.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the carriers, such as missing or incorrect information in the carrier master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Carrier Assignment: Go to the freight RFQ in question and verify if any carriers have been assigned. If not, you will need to select appropriate carriers for the RFQ.
  
  
  Review Tendering Profile: Check the configuration of the tendering profile being used. Ensure that it is set up to allow for carrier selection and that the relevant carriers are included in the profile.
  
  
  Validate Carrier Data: Ensure that the carrier master data is complete and accurate. Check for any missing information that might prevent the carrier from being selected.
  
  
  Reprocess the RFQ: If changes have been made to the RFQ or the tendering profile, you may need to reprocess the RFQ to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources related to the Transportation Management module for any additional configuration or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM, such as /SCMTMS/TENDER for tendering processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to perform actions related to carrier selection and RFQ processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.