How To Fix /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES036 - You have not entered a planning profile; default planning settings used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: You have not entered a planning profile; default planning settings used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES036 - You have not entered a planning profile; default planning settings used ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES036 indicates that a planning profile has not been entered in the Transportation Management System (TMS) during the planning process. This message typically appears when you are trying to execute a planning function (like transportation planning) without specifying a planning profile, which is essential for defining how the planning should be executed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Planning Profile: The primary cause of this error is that the user has not specified a planning profile in the planning transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of planning profiles in the system, or the profiles may not be properly assigned to the relevant transportation planning settings.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the planning profile in the relevant field.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter a Planning Profile:
  
  When executing the planning function, ensure that you enter a valid planning profile in the designated field. This profile should be configured to meet your planning requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP TMS and verify that the planning profiles are correctly set up. You can do this by navigating to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and checking the settings under Transportation Management.
  Ensure that the planning profiles are assigned to the relevant transportation lanes, routes, or other planning objects as necessary.
  
  
  
  Default Settings:
  
  If you do not have a specific planning profile to use, you can check if there are default planning settings configured in the system. These defaults will be used if no profile is specified.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users involved in transportation planning are trained on how to use the planning profiles effectively and understand the importance of entering them during the planning process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Planning Profiles: These are configurations that define how transportation planning should be executed, including parameters like optimization settings, transportation modes, and other relevant criteria.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help Portal for detailed information on configuring and using planning profiles in SAP TMS.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/PLANNING for planning activities and /SCMTMS/PROFILES for managing planning profiles.
  
  By addressing the above points, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that your transportation planning processes run smoothly.