How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR852 - Time determination for carrier &1 is not specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 852

• Message text: Time determination for carrier &1 is not specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR852 - Time determination for carrier &1 is not specified ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR852 Time determination for carrier &1 is not specified typically occurs in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the time for a specific carrier because the necessary configuration for time determination is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The carrier specified in the error message does not have a time determination profile assigned to it.
  Incorrect Carrier Settings: The carrier may not be properly set up in the system, or the relevant time determination settings are not defined.
  Transport Lane Issues: The transport lane associated with the carrier may not have the necessary time determination settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Carrier Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP TM configuration settings.
  Navigate to the carrier settings and ensure that the carrier in question has a time determination profile assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign Time Determination Profile:
  
  If the carrier does not have a time determination profile, you need to create one or assign an existing profile that meets your requirements.
  This can typically be done in the configuration path: SPRO -> Logistics Execution -> Transportation -> Basic Transportation Functions -> Carrier Management -> Define Carrier.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Lane Settings:
  
  Check the transport lane associated with the carrier to ensure that it has the correct time determination settings.
  You can find this under the transport lane configuration in SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Data:
  
  Ensure that all necessary data related to the carrier, such as transit times, working hours, and holidays, are correctly maintained in the system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by trying to create a transportation order or relevant document again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring carriers and time determination in SAP TM.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/TO for transportation orders or /SCMTMS/TC for transport lanes to check configurations.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP TM expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the time determination for the specified carrier is correctly configured in your SAP system.