How To Fix /SCMTMS/TSPS304 - Tendering activated; tendering manager is mandatory

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TSPS -

• Message number: 304

• Message text: Tendering activated; tendering manager is mandatory

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TSPS304 - Tendering activated; tendering manager is mandatory ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TSPS304 Tendering activated; tendering manager is mandatory typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the tendering process is activated but the system requires a tendering manager to be specified for the tendering process to proceed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Tendering Activation: The tendering process has been activated in the system, which means that the system expects a tendering manager to be assigned to manage the tendering process.
  Missing Configuration: The configuration for the tendering manager may not have been set up correctly, or the necessary data may not have been entered in the relevant master data or transaction.
  User Role: The user attempting to execute the tendering process may not have the necessary role or authorization to perform the action.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign a Tendering Manager:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration or master data area in SAP TM where you can assign a tendering manager.
  Ensure that a valid tendering manager is assigned to