How To Fix /SCMTMS/TSPS033 - Subcontracting status of &1 is "In Tendering"; carrier sel. not allowed

/SCMTMS/TSPS033 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TSPS -

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Subcontracting status of &1 is "In Tendering"; carrier sel. not allowed

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/SCMTMS/TSPS033 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TSPS033 indicates that the subcontracting status of a transportation requirement (or shipment) is "In Tendering," which means that the transportation requirement is currently in the process of being tendered to carriers. As a result, carrier selection is not allowed at this stage.
  
  Cause:
  
  Tendering Process: The transportation requirement is in the tendering phase, where it is being sent out to potential carriers for bidding. During this phase, the system locks the ability to select carriers to ensure that the tendering process is not disrupted.
  Status Management: The status of the transportation requirement is managed by the system, and certain actions are restricted based on the current status. If the status is "In Tendering," it indicates that the system is actively processing the tendering and carrier selection is not permitted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait for Tendering to Complete: The simplest solution is to wait until the tendering process is completed. Once the tendering is