How To Fix /SCMTMS/TSPS023 - Carrier &1 has zero costs for &2; it is considered as cheapest carrier

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TSPS -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Carrier &1 has zero costs for &2; it is considered as cheapest carrier

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TSPS023 - Carrier &1 has zero costs for &2; it is considered as cheapest carrier ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TSPS023 indicates that a specific carrier (denoted as &1) has been assigned zero costs for a particular transportation service or route (denoted as &2). As a result, the system considers this carrier as the cheapest option available, which may not be the intended behavior in your transportation management setup.
  Cause:
  
  Zero Cost Configuration: The carrier in question has been configured with zero costs for the specific transportation service. This could be due to incorrect pricing conditions or missing cost entries in the carrier's pricing setup.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an error during data entry or configuration, leading to the carrier being assigned zero costs unintentionally.
  Pricing Conditions: The pricing conditions for the carrier may not have been maintained correctly, leading to the system defaulting to zero costs.
  Carrier Selection Logic: The logic used for selecting carriers may not be functioning as expected, causing the system to prioritize the carrier with zero costs.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Carrier Pricing: Check the pricing conditions for the carrier in question. Ensure that the costs are correctly maintained in the system for the relevant transportation services.
  Update Cost Entries: If the carrier should have costs associated with it, update the cost entries in the system to reflect the correct pricing.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for carrier selection in SAP TM (Transportation Management) to ensure that the logic for selecting carriers is set up correctly.
  Test with Different Scenarios: Run tests with different transportation scenarios to see if the issue persists with other carriers or services. This can help identify if the problem is isolated to a specific carrier or if it is a broader issue.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on managing carrier costs and pricing conditions.
  Engage SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/PRC (for pricing conditions) or /SCMTMS/TS (for transportation scheduling) to access relevant data.
  Customizing Settings: Check the customizing settings in SPRO related to Transportation Management and Carrier Selection.
  User Exits or BAdIs: If there are custom developments in your SAP system, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect carrier selection and pricing logic.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the zero costs and ensuring that the carrier pricing is correctly configured, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the carrier selection process works as intended.