How To Fix /SCMTMS/TEND205 - Tendering for &1 step &2: cannot propose price limit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TEND -

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Tendering for &1 step &2: cannot propose price limit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND205 - Tendering for &1 step &2: cannot propose price limit ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND205 Tendering for &1 step &2: cannot propose price limit typically occurs in the context of the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module during the tendering process. This error indicates that the system is unable to propose a price limit for a tendering step, which can be due to several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Pricing Conditions: The pricing conditions required for the tendering process may not be set up correctly in the system. This could include missing condition records or incorrect configuration in the pricing procedure.
  
  
  Inadequate Master Data: The master data for the transportation service providers, such as the carrier or freight forwarder, may not be complete or may not have the necessary pricing information.
  
  
  Tendering Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the tendering process itself, such as missing settings in the tendering profile or incorrect assignment of pricing procedures.
  
  
  Currency Issues: If there are discrepancies in currency settings between the tendering request and the pricing conditions, this can lead to the inability to propose a price limit.
  
  
  System Authorizations: Lack of proper authorizations for the user executing the tendering process can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Pricing Conditions: Verify that all necessary pricing conditions are correctly set up in the system. Ensure that the condition records for the relevant transportation services are maintained.
  
  
  Review Master Data: Ensure that the master data for carriers and service providers is complete and includes all necessary pricing information.
  
  
  Examine Tendering Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the tendering process. Check the tendering profile and ensure that the pricing procedures are correctly assigned.
  
  
  Currency Settings: Ensure that the currency settings are consistent across the tendering request and the pricing conditions. If necessary, adjust the currency settings to match.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Check the user authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to execute the tendering process.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and related configuration settings.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM that may help in troubleshooting, such as /SCMTMS/TENDER for tendering processes.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP support team or a consultant with expertise in SAP TM for further investigation.