How To Fix /SCMTMS/TEND178 - Cannot create freight quotation for freight RFQ key &1

/SCMTMS/TEND178 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TEND -

• Message number: 178

• Message text: Cannot create freight quotation for freight RFQ key &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND178 - Cannot create freight quotation for freight RFQ key &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND178 indicates that the system is unable to create a freight quotation for a freight Request for Quotation (RFQ) due to certain issues. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Data: The RFQ key may not have all the necessary data filled in, such as the required transportation details, dates, or conditions.
  Status of RFQ: The RFQ might be in a status that does not allow for the creation of a freight quotation (e.g., it may be closed or not yet released).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Transportation Management (TM) module that prevent the creation of freight quotations.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create a freight quotation for the specified RFQ.
  System Errors: There could be temporary system errors or inconsistencies in the database.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check RFQ Data: Review the RFQ associated with the