How To Fix /SCMTMS/TSPS020 - Priority cannot be determined for carrier &1 for &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TSPS -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Priority cannot be determined for carrier &1 for &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TSPS020 - Priority cannot be determined for carrier &1 for &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TSPS020 indicates that the system is unable to determine the priority for a specific carrier on a given date. This can occur in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is trying to assign a transportation request or shipment to a carrier but cannot establish the necessary priority settings.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Carrier Data: The carrier may not have been properly configured in the system, or there may be missing data related to the carrier's capabilities or service levels.
  Priority Settings: The priority settings for the carrier may not be defined for the specific transportation request or shipment date.
  Transportation Lane Issues: There may be issues with the transportation lane configuration, such as missing or incorrect data that prevents the system from determining the priority.
  Master Data Issues: Problems with master data, such as incorrect or incomplete information about the carrier, routes, or transportation zones.
  Date and Time Settings: The date for which the priority is being determined may not be valid or may not align with the carrier's operational capabilities.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Carrier Configuration: Ensure that the carrier is correctly configured in the system. Verify that all necessary data, including service levels and capabilities, is complete.
  Review Priority Settings: Check the priority settings for the carrier in the transportation management configuration. Make sure that priorities are defined for the relevant transportation requests and dates.
  Validate Transportation Lane: Review the transportation lane settings to ensure that they are correctly defined and that the carrier is assigned to the appropriate lanes.
  Update Master Data: Ensure that all relevant master data (e.g., carrier, routes, transportation zones) is accurate and complete. Update any missing or incorrect information.
  Check Date Validity: Verify that the date for which the priority is being determined is valid and that the carrier is operational on that date.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/TS for transportation scheduling or /SCMTMS/PL for planning to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring carriers and transportation management settings.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.