How To Fix /SCMTMS/TEND197 - Invalid price limit currency &1 in step &2 of tendering process for &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TEND -

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Invalid price limit currency &1 in step &2 of tendering process for &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND197 - Invalid price limit currency &1 in step &2 of tendering process for &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND197 Invalid price limit currency &1 in step &2 of tendering process for &3 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Transportation Management System (TM). This error indicates that there is an issue with the currency used for price limits during the tendering process.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Currency Configuration: The currency specified in the price limit settings may not be valid or properly configured in the system.
  Missing Currency in Master Data: The currency might not be defined in the relevant master data (e.g., vendor, customer, or transportation lane).
  Inconsistent Currency Settings: There may be inconsistencies between the currency settings in the tendering process and the currencies defined in the pricing conditions or master data.
  Incorrect Tendering Process Step: The error may also arise if the tendering process is not correctly set up or if there are issues in the specific step indicated in the error message.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Currency Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP TM and verify that the currency used in the price limits is correctly defined and active.
  Ensure that the currency is supported in the system and is not marked as obsolete.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the relevant transportation lanes, vendors, or customers to ensure that the currency is correctly defined.
  Make sure that the price limits are set up with the correct currency in the relevant master data records.
  
  
  
  Validate Pricing Conditions:
  
  Review the pricing conditions in the system to ensure that they are consistent with the currency being used in the tendering process.
  Ensure that the pricing conditions are correctly assigned to the relevant transportation lanes or contracts.
  
  
  
  Examine the Tendering Process:
  
  Look into the specific step indicated in the error message and verify that all necessary configurations and data are in place for that step.
  If needed, consult the documentation or help resources for the specific tendering process you are working with.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/TEND to access the tendering process or /SCMTMS/PRIC for pricing conditions.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Transportation Management for detailed information on configuring price limits and currencies.
  Support Community: Consider reaching out to the SAP Community or forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message /SCMTMS/TEND197.