How To Fix /SCMTMS/TEND280 - Parallel processing profile &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TEND -

• Message number: 280

• Message text: Parallel processing profile &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND280 - Parallel processing profile &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND280 Parallel processing profile &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is trying to access a parallel processing profile that has not been defined or is incorrectly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Profile: The specified parallel processing profile (&1) does not exist in the system. This could be due to a configuration oversight or the profile not being created.
  Incorrect Profile Name: There might be a typo or incorrect reference to the profile name in the configuration or transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the parallel processing profiles.
  System Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to use parallel processing for the specific task being executed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Profile Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP TM where parallel processing profiles are defined (usually under the customizing settings).
  Verify if the profile with the name specified in the error message exists.
  
  
  
  Create or Correct Profile:
  
  If the profile does not exist, create a new parallel processing profile with the required settings.
  If it exists but is incorrectly configured, make the necessary adjustments to ensure it meets the requirements.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for parallel processing are correctly set up in the system.
  Check if the profile is assigned to the relevant processes or tasks.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the parallel processing profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on setting up and managing parallel processing profiles in SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings for parallel processing profiles.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be useful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the parallel processing profile is correctly set up in your SAP TM environment.