How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ254 - Forwarding quotation &1 created by EDI has incorrect quotation mode &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 254

• Message text: Forwarding quotation &1 created by EDI has incorrect quotation mode &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ254 - Forwarding quotation &1 created by EDI has incorrect quotation mode &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ254 indicates that there is an issue with the forwarding quotation created by EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) in the SAP Transportation Management System (TMS). The error specifically points out that the quotation mode specified in the EDI message is incorrect.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Quotation Mode: The EDI message may contain a quotation mode that is not recognized or is invalid in the context of the system configuration.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to accept the specific quotation mode being sent via EDI.
  Data Mapping Issues: There may be a mismatch in the data mapping between the EDI message and the expected values in SAP.
  Version Mismatch: The EDI standard being used may not be compatible with the version of SAP TMS you are using.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Quotation Mode: Verify the quotation mode being sent in the EDI message. Ensure that it matches one of the valid modes configured in your SAP system.
  
  
  Review EDI Configuration: Check the EDI configuration settings in SAP to ensure that the expected quotation modes are correctly defined. This may involve looking at the partner profiles and message types.
  
  
  Update Mapping: If there is a data mapping issue, update the mapping to ensure that the EDI message values correspond correctly to the expected values in SAP.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific version of TMS you are using to understand the valid quotation modes and their configurations.
  
  
  Test EDI Messages: If possible, test the EDI messages in a development or test environment to ensure that they are being processed correctly before going live.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your technical team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like WE02 or WE05 to monitor and analyze EDI messages.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide updates related to EDI and TMS.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on EDI integration with SAP TMS.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.