How To Fix /SCMTMS/TEND282 - Tendering communication settings &1 do not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TEND -

• Message number: 282

• Message text: Tendering communication settings &1 do not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND282 - Tendering communication settings &1 do not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND282 Tendering communication settings &1 do not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is unable to find the necessary communication settings for tendering processes. This can happen for various reasons, such as missing configuration or incorrect settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The tendering communication settings for the specified communication type (indicated by &1) have not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings may exist but are not correctly configured, leading to the system being unable to utilize them.
  Transport Layer Issues: If the system is part of a transport layer, the settings may not have been transported correctly from the development environment to the production environment.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the tendering communication settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for tendering communication in SAP TM. This can typically be found under the path: SPRO -> Logistics Execution -> Transportation Management -> Tendering -> Define Tendering Communication.
  Ensure that the communication settings for the relevant communication type are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Settings:
  
  If the settings do not exist, create new tendering communication settings as required.
  If they exist but are incorrect, update them to ensure they meet the necessary requirements.
  
  
  
  Transport Settings:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that the settings were included and correctly transported.
  If necessary, re-transport the configuration from the development system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access and modify tendering communication settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to configure tendering communication settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration or SE11 to check the database tables related to tendering communication settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the tendering communication settings are correctly configured in your SAP TM system.