How To Fix /SCMTMS/TS_PROF408 - At least one segment per load costs function must exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TS_PROF -

• Message number: 408

• Message text: At least one segment per load costs function must exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TS_PROF408 - At least one segment per load costs function must exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TS_PROF408 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the load costs function in the Transportation Management System (TMS). Specifically, it means that at least one segment must be defined for the load costs function in the relevant transportation planning profile.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  The transportation planning profile does not have any segments defined for calculating load costs.
  The configuration for load costs is incomplete or missing in the system.
  The relevant settings in the transportation management configuration have not been properly maintained.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that at least one segment is defined for the load costs function in the transportation planning profile. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Transportation Management Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the TMS configuration area. This can usually be found under Logistics -> Transportation -> Transportation Management -> Basic Settings.
  
  
  
  Check the Transportation Planning Profile:
  
  Find the relevant transportation planning profile that is being used for the transportation planning process.
  You can do this by navigating to Transportation Management -> Planning -> Define Transportation Planning Profiles.
  
  
  
  Define Load Costs Segments:
  
  Open the transportation planning profile and look for the section related to load costs.
  Ensure that at least one segment is defined. You may need to create a new segment if none exist.
  Define the necessary parameters for the segment, such as cost type, calculation method, and any other relevant details.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  Try to execute the transportation planning process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring transportation planning profiles and load costs.
  Transaction Codes: You may find transaction codes like /SCMTMS/PLN_PROFILE useful for accessing planning profiles directly.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the load costs function is properly configured with at least one segment, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMTMS/TS_PROF408.