How To Fix /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES218 - Transportation proposal preferences have been reset

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Transportation proposal preferences have been reset

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES218 - Transportation proposal preferences have been reset ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES218 indicates that the transportation proposal preferences have been reset. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when a user attempts to create or modify transportation proposals, and the system detects that the preferences set for the proposals are no longer valid or have been reset to default settings.
  Cause:
  
  User Action: The user may have inadvertently reset the preferences while trying to modify them.
  System Update: A system update or configuration change may have led to the reset of preferences.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that lead the system to reset the preferences.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, lack of proper authorizations can lead to unexpected behavior in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Preferences: Navigate to the transportation proposal preferences settings and verify if they have been reset. Reconfigure them as needed.
  Review User Actions: If the reset was unintentional, review the actions taken by users prior to the error message to identify any changes made.
  System Logs: Check system logs for any errors or warnings that might provide insight into why the preferences were reset.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to modify transportation proposal preferences.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on setting up transportation proposal preferences correctly.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it appears to be a system bug or configuration issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide patches.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to transportation management, such as /SCMTMS/PROPOSAL for managing transportation proposals.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly set and manage transportation proposal preferences to avoid accidental resets.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES218.