How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ246 - Forwarding quotation validity (valid to) is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 246

• Message text: Forwarding quotation validity (valid to) is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ246 - Forwarding quotation validity (valid to) is missing ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ246 Forwarding quotation validity (valid to) is missing typically occurs in the context of the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module when a forwarding quotation is being processed, but the validity period for that quotation has not been defined or is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Validity Dates: The forwarding quotation does not have a defined "valid to" date, which indicates until when the quotation is valid.
  Incomplete Data Entry: During the creation or maintenance of the forwarding quotation, the user may have skipped entering the validity period.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the TM module that prevent the proper handling of validity dates.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Quotation Details:
  
  Navigate to the forwarding quotation in question.
  Verify that the "valid to" date is filled in. If it is missing, enter the appropriate date.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Quotation:
  
  If the quotation is not yet created, ensure that you fill in all required fields, including the validity dates.
  If the quotation exists but is missing the validity date, you can update it by editing the quotation.
  
  
  
  Review User Input:
  
  Ensure that users are trained to enter all necessary information when creating or updating forwarding quotations.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in the SAP TM module to ensure that the system is set up to require validity dates for forwarding quotations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing forwarding quotations and their validity periods.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/QUOTATION to access forwarding quotations directly.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or bugs related to forwarding quotations and validity dates.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that users have the necessary roles and authorizations to create and modify forwarding quotations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that forwarding quotations are properly configured with the necessary validity dates.