How To Fix /SCMTMS/TSPS_OPT020 - Transportation costs of carrier &1 are invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TSPS_OPT -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Transportation costs of carrier &1 are invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TSPS_OPT020 - Transportation costs of carrier &1 are invalid ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TSPS_OPT020 indicates that there is an issue with the transportation costs associated with a specific carrier in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. This error typically arises when the system cannot find valid transportation cost data for the specified carrier, which can prevent the successful execution of transportation planning or execution processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Data: The transportation costs for the specified carrier may not be maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the transportation management settings that prevent the system from retrieving the correct cost data.
  Invalid Carrier: The carrier specified may not be valid or may not have been properly set up in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies or errors in the master data related to the carrier or the transportation costs.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Carrier Master Data:
  
  Verify that the carrier is correctly set up in the system. Check the carrier's master data to ensure that all necessary information is complete and accurate.
  
  
  
  Maintain Transportation Costs:
  
  Ensure that transportation costs for the carrier are maintained in the system. This can typically be done in the Transportation Management settings under the relevant configuration for carriers and cost structures.
  
  
  
  Review Cost Calculation Settings:
  
  Check the settings for cost calculation in the Transportation Management module. Ensure that the relevant cost calculation methods and conditions are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks on the transportation data to identify any discrepancies or missing information that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on maintaining transportation costs and resolving related issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific configuration and version of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/TSPS for transportation planning or /SCMTMS/TC for carrier management to access relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide patches or additional guidance.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the transportation costs of the specified carrier.