How To Fix /SCMTMS/TEND216 - No e-mail text object defined in tendering Customizing for subject field

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TEND -

• Message number: 216

• Message text: No e-mail text object defined in tendering Customizing for subject field

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND216 - No e-mail text object defined in tendering Customizing for subject field ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND216 No e-mail text object defined in tendering Customizing for subject field typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the configuration of email notifications related to tendering processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a defined text object for the subject line of the email that is supposed to be sent out during the tendering process.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the necessary configuration for email notifications in the tendering process has not been set up correctly. Specifically, it means that the system is looking for a text object that has not been defined in the Customizing settings for the tendering process.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the email text objects are properly defined in the Customizing settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and enter the transaction code SPRO to access the Customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Navigate to the Relevant Path:
  
  Follow the path: SAP Transportation Management -> Tendering -> Define E-mail Texts for Tendering.
  
  
  
  Define E-mail Texts:
  
  In this section, you will need to define the email text objects for the subject and body of the emails that are sent out during the tendering process.
  Ensure that you create or modify the text objects as needed, particularly focusing on the subject field.
  
  
  
  Check Text Object:
  
  Make sure that the text object you are trying to use is correctly defined and activated. You may need to create a new text object if one does not exist.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the tendering process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that the changes are transported to the quality and production environments as needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring email notifications in SAP TM.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO, SOST (to check the status of sent emails), and SCMTMS related transactions for transportation management.
  Support: If the issue persists after configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP TM expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that email notifications are sent correctly during the tendering process in SAP TM.