How To Fix /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES553 - Optimizer settings &1 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 553

• Message text: Optimizer settings &1 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES553 - Optimizer settings &1 not found ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES553 Optimizer settings &1 not found typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is unable to find the specified optimizer settings. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Optimizer Settings: The optimizer settings that are being referenced in the transaction or process do not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the optimizer may not have been set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to locate the required settings.
  Transport Issues: If the optimizer settings were recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing or incomplete data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the optimizer settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Optimizer Settings: 
  
  Go to the transaction code /SCMTMS/OPTIMIZER or the relevant configuration area in SAP TM.
  Verify that the optimizer settings exist and are correctly configured.
  If they are missing, you may need to create new optimizer settings.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all necessary configuration steps for the optimizer have been completed.
  Check the customizing settings in the SPRO transaction under the Transportation Management section.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the settings were supposed to be transported, check the transport logs for any errors.
  Ensure that the transport request containing the optimizer settings has been successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify optimizer settings.
  Check the user roles and profiles to ensure they include the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP TM you are using for any known issues or additional configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/OPTIMIZER, /SCMTMS/CONFIG, and others related to transportation management.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide guidance on optimizer settings.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.