How To Fix /SCMTMS/TSPS_OPT005 - Time limit is &1, must be positive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TSPS_OPT -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Time limit is &1, must be positive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TSPS_OPT005 - Time limit is &1, must be positive ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TSPS_OPT005 indicates that there is an issue with a time limit setting in the Transportation Management System (TMS) within SAP. The message states that the time limit is set to a non-positive value, which is not acceptable. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Error: The time limit parameter has been set to zero or a negative value in the configuration settings for transportation planning or optimization.
  Data Entry Error: During the setup or maintenance of transportation planning parameters, an incorrect value may have been entered.
  Default Values: If the system is using default values that are not properly configured, it may lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP TMS.
  Look for the parameters related to time limits for planning or optimization.
  Ensure that all time limit values are set to positive integers.
  
  
  
  Adjust Time Limit Values:
  
  If you find any time limit set to zero or a negative value, change it to a positive value that makes sense for your business process.
  Save the changes and re-test the functionality that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom developments or enhancements in your TMS, review them to ensure they are not inadvertently setting time limits to invalid values.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to TMS configuration for any specific guidelines on setting time limits.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform thorough testing to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the transportation planning processes work as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to TMS configuration, such as /SCMTMS/OPTIMIZE for optimization settings.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMTMS/TSPS_OPT005 and ensure that your TMS configuration is set up correctly.