How To Fix /SCMTMS/TEND208 - No e-mail text object defined in tend. Customizing for sent freight RFQs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TEND -

• Message number: 208

• Message text: No e-mail text object defined in tend. Customizing for sent freight RFQs

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND208 - No e-mail text object defined in tend. Customizing for sent freight RFQs ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND208 No e-mail text object defined in tend. Customizing for sent freight RFQs typically occurs in the context of the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module when there is an issue with the configuration of email notifications related to freight requests for quotation (RFQs).
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the system is trying to send an email notification for a freight RFQ, but it cannot find the necessary text object defined in the customizing settings. This usually happens when:
  
  The email text object for the RFQ has not been defined in the system.
  The configuration settings for email notifications are incomplete or missing.
  There may be a mismatch in the configuration settings or the required text elements.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) by using transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to the following path: Transportation Management -> Freight Order -> Define Texts for Freight RFQs.
  Ensure that the necessary text objects for email notifications are defined. You may need to create or modify the text objects as required.
  
  
  
  Define Email Texts:
  
  If the text object is missing, you can create a new text object for the RFQ email notifications.
  Make sure to include all necessary fields and ensure that the text is properly formatted.
  
  
  
  Check Email Configuration:
  
  Verify that the email configuration settings are correctly set up in the system. This includes checking the SMTP settings and ensuring that the email server is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by sending a test RFQ to ensure that the email notifications are working as expected.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the specific text objects or configurations needed, refer to the SAP documentation or help guides related to Transportation Management and RFQ processing.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  SOST: Check the status of sent emails in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring email notifications for RFQs.
  
  
  
  Community Forums:
  
  Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that email notifications for sent freight RFQs are properly configured in your SAP system.