How To Fix /SCMTMS/TEND234 - No SMS text object defined in tendering Customizing for awarded FQ

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TEND -

• Message number: 234

• Message text: No SMS text object defined in tendering Customizing for awarded FQ

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND234 - No SMS text object defined in tendering Customizing for awarded FQ ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND234 No SMS text object defined in tendering Customizing for awarded FQ typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the configuration related to SMS notifications for awarded freight quotations (FQ).
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the system is trying to send an SMS notification for an awarded freight quotation, but it cannot find the necessary SMS text object defined in the customizing settings. This usually happens when:
  
  The SMS text object has not been defined in the system.
  The configuration for SMS notifications is incomplete or incorrect.
  The relevant customizing settings for the tendering process are missing or not properly set up.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check SMS Text Object Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  Navigate to Transportation Management -> Tendering -> Define SMS Text Objects.
  Ensure that the SMS text object for awarded freight quotations is defined. If it is not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Define SMS Text:
  
  If the SMS text object exists but is not populated, you will need to define the actual SMS text that should be sent out when a freight quotation is awarded.
  Make sure to include all necessary placeholders that will be replaced with actual data when the SMS is sent.
  
  
  
  Check Communication Settings:
  
  Ensure that the communication settings for sending SMS messages are correctly configured. This includes checking the SMS gateway settings and ensuring that the system can connect to the SMS service provider.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by awarding a freight quotation and checking if the SMS notification is sent successfully.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to the SAP documentation or help guides related to Transportation Management and SMS notifications.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring SMS notifications in SAP TM.
  SAP Community: You can also search for discussions or posts in the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the SMS text object is properly defined and configured, you should be able to resolve the error and enable SMS notifications for awarded freight quotations in SAP TM.