How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR533 - Contract basis must not be initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 533

• Message text: Contract basis must not be initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR533 - Contract basis must not be initial ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR533 Contract basis must not be initial typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when a user attempts to create or process a transportation order without specifying a contract basis. This error indicates that the system requires a contract to be defined for the transportation order, and it cannot proceed without this information.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Contract Information: The most common cause of this error is that the contract basis field is left empty or not filled in when creating or processing the transportation order.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require a contract to be defined for certain operations, and these settings may not be properly set up.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently skip the contract basis field during data entry.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Contract Information: Ensure that the contract basis is filled in when creating or processing the transportation order. This can usually be done in the relevant transaction or screen where the transportation order is being created.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in SAP TM to ensure that the contract requirements are set up correctly. This may involve checking the settings in the customizing transaction (SPRO) related to transportation management and contracts.
  User Training: Provide training to users on the importance of entering contract information and how to do it correctly to avoid this error in the future.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify if there are any underlying issues in the code or configuration that may be causing the contract basis to be treated as initial.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM, such as /SCMTMS/TOR for transportation orders.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Transportation Management to understand the requirements for contracts and how they relate to transportation orders.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as there may be patches or updates that address specific issues.
  Support: If the problem cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the contract basis is properly filled out and reviewing the configuration settings, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMTMS/TOR533.