How To Fix /SCMTMS/TEND259 - Process mode not selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TEND -

• Message number: 259

• Message text: Process mode not selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND259 - Process mode not selected ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND259 Process mode not selected typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when a user attempts to execute a function that requires a specific process mode to be defined, but none has been selected.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Process Mode: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected a process mode for the transportation planning or execution process. The process mode defines how the transportation process should be handled (e.g., whether it is a planning run, execution, etc.).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP TM system where the process modes are not properly defined or activated.
  User Role/Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to select or view the available process modes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select a Process Mode:
  
  When you encounter this error, check the screen where you are executing the function. Look for a dropdown or selection field for process modes and ensure that you select an appropriate one.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you are an administrator or have access to configuration settings, verify that the process modes are correctly defined in the system. This can typically be done in the customizing settings under the Transportation Management module.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration path in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and ensure that the process modes are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and select process modes. This may involve checking the user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant documentation for more details on process modes and their configuration in SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to /SCMTMS/TEND259 for specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  Training and Documentation: Review training materials or documentation related to SAP TM to better understand how process modes work and how to configure them.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your transportation management tasks in SAP.