How To Fix /SCMTMS/TEND290 - Save changes before executing a tendering or subcontracting action

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TEND -

• Message number: 290

• Message text: Save changes before executing a tendering or subcontracting action

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND290 - Save changes before executing a tendering or subcontracting action ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND290 indicates that you need to save your changes before executing a tendering or subcontracting action in the SAP Transportation Management System (TM). This error typically occurs when you have made modifications to a tendering or subcontracting document but have not saved those changes before attempting to perform an action that requires the document to be in a saved state.
  Cause:
  
  Unsaved Changes: You have made changes to a tendering or subcontracting document but have not saved those changes.
  System Requirement: The system requires that all changes be saved to ensure data integrity and consistency before executing further actions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Save Changes: Before executing any tendering or subcontracting action, ensure that you save all changes made to the document. You can do this by clicking the "Save" button (usually represented by a disk icon) in the SAP GUI.
  Check for Errors: After saving, check if there are any other error messages or warnings that need to be addressed before proceeding with the action.
  Re-execute the Action: Once the changes are saved, you can re-attempt the tendering or subcontracting action that you were trying to perform.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM that may be used for tendering and subcontracting processes.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to save changes and execute tendering actions.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific guidelines on handling tendering and subcontracting processes in SAP TM.
  Training: If you frequently encounter this error, consider additional training on SAP TM processes to better understand the workflow and requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your intended actions in SAP TM.