How To Fix /SCMTMS/TEND174 - No tendering settings selected in Customizing for document type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TEND -

• Message number: 174

• Message text: No tendering settings selected in Customizing for document type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND174 - No tendering settings selected in Customizing for document type &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND174 No tendering settings selected in Customizing for document type &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there are no tendering settings configured for a specific document type. This can prevent the system from processing transportation tenders correctly.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of tendering settings for the specified document type in the Customizing settings of SAP TM. This means that the system does not know how to handle tendering for that particular document type, which could be a transportation request, shipment, or any other relevant document.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to configure the tendering settings for the relevant document type in the SAP TM Customizing settings. 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 Tendering Settings
  
  
  
  
  Define Tendering Settings:
  
  In the "Define Tendering Settings" section, you will see a list of document types.
  Select the document type that corresponds to the one mentioned in the error message (indicated by &1).
  Ensure that you have defined the necessary tendering settings for this document type. This may include specifying the tendering process, the relevant parameters, and any other necessary configurations.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After saving, test the process that triggered the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Document Types: Understand the different document types used in your SAP TM system and their relevance to tendering.
  Tendering Process: Familiarize yourself with the tendering process in SAP TM, including how it interacts with other logistics processes.
  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.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider checking the SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.