How To Fix /SCMTMS/TEND279 - Award not possible for FQ &1 of freight RFQ &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TEND -

• Message number: 279

• Message text: Award not possible for FQ &1 of freight RFQ &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND279 - Award not possible for FQ &1 of freight RFQ &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND279 Award not possible for FQ &1 of freight RFQ &2 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module when there is an issue with awarding a freight quotation (FQ) for a specific freight request for quotation (RFQ). Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Incomplete or Incorrect Data: The freight quotation may be missing required information or may contain incorrect data that prevents it from being awarded.
  Status Issues: The status of the freight quotation or the RFQ may not allow for an award. For example, the RFQ might be closed or the quotation might be rejected.
  Conditions Not Met: There may be specific conditions or criteria that need to be met for the award to be possible, such as pricing conditions or compliance with regulations.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the award action.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP TM system that are preventing the award from being processed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Completeness: Review the freight quotation and RFQ to ensure all required fields are filled out correctly and completely.
  Review Status: Check the status of both the RFQ and the freight quotation. Ensure that they are in a state that allows for awarding (e.g., RFQ is open, quotation is valid).
  Validate Conditions: Ensure that all necessary conditions for awarding the freight quotation are met. This may include checking pricing, terms, and compliance with any relevant regulations.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user attempting to perform the award has the necessary authorizations. If not, contact your system administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP TM configuration team to review the settings related to freight quotations and awards. There may be specific configurations that need to be adjusted.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM, such as /SCMTMS/TEND for managing tenders and freight quotations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or bugs related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal or other documentation related to SAP TM for additional guidance on managing freight quotations and awards.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.