How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR179 - HBL or HAWB number could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 179

• Message text: HBL or HAWB number could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR179 - HBL or HAWB number could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR179 HBL or HAWB number could not be determined typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is unable to find or determine the House Bill of Lading (HBL) or House Air Waybill (HAWB) number for a shipment or transportation order. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The HBL or HAWB number may not have been entered in the system for the relevant shipment or transportation order.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to retrieve or generate HBL/HAWB numbers.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between different modules or systems (e.g., between SAP TM and SAP ERP).
  Incomplete Master Data: The master data for the shipment, such as the carrier or service provider, may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the HBL/HAWB information.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Entry: Verify that the HBL or HAWB number has been correctly entered in the relevant shipment or transportation order. If it is missing, enter the required information.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in SAP TM to ensure that the system is set up to generate or retrieve HBL/HAWB numbers correctly.
  Data Synchronization: Ensure that all relevant data is synchronized between SAP TM and other systems. This may involve checking integration settings or running data synchronization jobs.
  Master Data Review: Review the master data related to the shipment, including carrier and service provider information, to ensure it is complete and accurate.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the HBL/HAWB information. If not, work with your SAP security team to grant the required permissions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM that may help in troubleshooting, such as /SCMTMS/TO for transportation orders.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or Knowledge Base Articles that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Transportation Management for best practices on managing HBL and HAWB numbers.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.