How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ179 - Incoterm is missing for Incoterm location &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Incoterm is missing for Incoterm location &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ179 - Incoterm is missing for Incoterm location &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ179 indicates that there is a missing Incoterm for a specific location in the Transportation Management System (TMS). Incoterms (International Commercial Terms) are crucial for defining the responsibilities of buyers and sellers in international transactions, including who is responsible for shipping, insurance, and tariffs.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The Incoterm has not been defined for the specified location in the system.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the business partner, customer, or vendor may not have the required Incoterm assigned.
  Incomplete Data Entry: During the creation of a transportation request or shipment, the necessary Incoterm information was not provided.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Incoterm Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and ensure that the Incoterm is defined for the relevant location.
  You can check this in the customizing settings under Logistics Execution > Shipping > Basic Shipping Functions > Incoterms.
  
  
  
  Assign Incoterm to Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the Incoterm is assigned to the relevant business partner (customer or vendor) in the master data.
  You can do this by navigating to the business partner transaction (e.g., BP) and checking the sales area data for customers or purchasing data for vendors.
  
  
  
  Review Transportation Request:
  
  If the error occurs during the creation of a transportation request, ensure that the Incoterm is specified in the request.
  You can do this by editing the transportation request and entering the appropriate Incoterm.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on setting up and managing Incoterms in TMS.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Incoterms: Familiarize yourself with the different Incoterms (e.g., EXW, FOB, CIF) and their implications for shipping and logistics.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide updates related to Incoterms in TMS.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to make changes to master data and configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SCMTMS/TRQ179 error and ensure that the necessary Incoterm information is correctly configured in your SAP system.