How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR515 - Screening Method &1 requires a text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 515

• Message text: Screening Method &1 requires a text

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR515 - Screening Method &1 requires a text ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR515 Screening Method &1 requires a text typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when a screening method is defined but lacks the necessary descriptive text. This can prevent the system from processing transportation requests or other related activities.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a descriptive text for the specified screening method (denoted by &1). In SAP TM, screening methods are used to define how certain processes should be handled, and they require a text description for clarity and usability.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the screening method has an associated text. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Screening Method Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area for Transportation Management. This is usually found under SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > Logistics Execution > Transportation Management > Basic Settings > Define Screening Methods.
  
  
  
  Locate the Screening Method:
  
  Find the screening method that corresponds to the error message. You can use the method ID indicated in the error message (replace &1 with the actual method ID).
  
  
  
  Edit the Screening Method:
  
  Select the screening method and check if there is a text field available.
  If the text field is empty, enter a descriptive text that explains the purpose of the screening method.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the required text, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the changes, try to execute the process that triggered the error again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for SAP TM for more details on configuring screening methods.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, remember to transport your changes to the quality and production environments as needed.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that all screening methods have appropriate descriptive texts, you can avoid this error and ensure smoother operations within SAP TM.