How To Fix /SCMTMS/TEND173 - No default process settings selected in Customizing for tendering

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TEND -

• Message number: 173

• Message text: No default process settings selected in Customizing for tendering

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND173 - No default process settings selected in Customizing for tendering ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND173 No default process settings selected in Customizing for tendering typically occurs in the SAP Transportation Management System (TM) when there are no default process settings configured for tendering. This can prevent the system from executing tendering processes properly.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of default process settings in the Customizing settings for tendering. This means that the system does not know which process settings to use when attempting to execute a tendering operation.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to configure the default process settings for tendering in the SAP TM system. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and enter transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  SAP Customizing Implementation Guide -> Logistics Execution -> Transportation Management -> Tendering -> Define Default Process Settings
  
  
  
  
  Define Default Process Settings:
  
  In the "Define Default Process Settings" section, you will need to create or modify the default settings.
  Ensure that you have selected the appropriate process type and defined the necessary parameters for tendering.
  
  
  
  Assign Process Settings:
  
  Make sure that the process settings are assigned to the relevant transportation management area or organizational unit.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After saving, test the tendering process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring tendering settings in SAP TM.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the Customizing settings.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, remember to transport your changes to the quality and production environments as needed.
  Support: If the issue persists after configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP TM expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully configure the default process settings for tendering in SAP TM.