How To Fix /SCMTMS/TSPS003 - There are no valid carriers for carrier selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TSPS -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: There are no valid carriers for carrier selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TSPS003 - There are no valid carriers for carrier selection ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TSPS003 - There are no valid carriers for carrier selection typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is unable to find any carriers that meet the criteria for a transportation request or shipment. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Carrier Configuration: The carriers may not be properly configured in the system. This includes missing or incorrect settings in the carrier master data.
  Carrier Selection Criteria: The selection criteria defined for the carrier selection process may be too restrictive, leading to no carriers being eligible.
  Transportation Lane: The transportation lane may not be set up correctly, or there may be no valid lanes defined for the origin and destination of the shipment.
  Carrier Availability: The carriers may not be available for the requested time frame or may not service the specific route.
  Transportation Mode: The transportation mode specified in the request may not match any of the carriers' capabilities.
  Inactive Carriers: The carriers may be inactive or not assigned to the relevant transportation lanes.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Carrier Master Data: Verify that the carrier master data is correctly set up. Ensure that the carriers are active and have the necessary details filled out.
  Review Carrier Selection Criteria: Examine the criteria used for carrier selection. Adjust the criteria to be less restrictive if necessary.
  Validate Transportation Lanes: Ensure that the transportation lanes are correctly defined for the origin and destination. Check if the lanes are active and properly configured.
  Check Carrier Availability: Confirm that the carriers are available for the requested shipment dates and that they service the required routes.
  Adjust Transportation Mode: Make sure that the transportation mode specified in the shipment request aligns with the capabilities of the available carriers.
  Consult with Logistics Team: If necessary, consult with your logistics or transportation team to ensure that the carriers are correctly set up and that there are no operational issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/TS to access the Transportation Management system and check the relevant configurations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Transportation Management for detailed guidance on carrier setup and selection processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional troubleshooting steps related to carrier selection.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.