How To Fix /SCMTMS/TEND231 - No SMS text object defined in tendering Customizing for sent freight RFQs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TEND -

• Message number: 231

• Message text: No SMS text object defined in tendering Customizing for sent freight RFQs

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND231 - No SMS text object defined in tendering Customizing for sent freight RFQs ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND231 indicates that there is no SMS text object defined in the tendering Customizing for sent freight RFQs (Request for Quotations). This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module when attempting to send RFQs via SMS.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a missing configuration in the Customizing settings for the Transportation Management module. Specifically, it means that the system is trying to send an SMS notification for a freight RFQ, but it cannot find the necessary text object that defines the content of the SMS message.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define the SMS text object in the Customizing settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and enter transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  SAP Customizing Implementation Guide -> Logistics Execution -> Transportation Management -> Tendering -> Define SMS Text Objects
  
  
  
  
  Define SMS Text Object:
  
  In the SMS Text Objects configuration, you will need to create or modify an SMS text object that corresponds to the RFQ process.
  Ensure that you provide the necessary text that will be sent as an SMS when an RFQ is sent out.
  
  
  
  Assign Text Object:
  
  After defining the SMS text object, ensure that it is properly assigned to the relevant RFQ process in the system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  Once the configuration is complete, test the process by sending a freight RFQ again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring SMS notifications in SAP TM.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO for Customizing and /SCMTMS/TEND for tendering-related activities.
  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 message /SCMTMS/TEND231 and successfully send SMS notifications for freight RFQs.