How To Fix /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES738 - Number range not specified for freight agreement RFQ master assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 738

• Message text: Number range not specified for freight agreement RFQ master assignment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES738 - Number range not specified for freight agreement RFQ master assignment ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES738 indicates that there is an issue with the number range configuration for the freight agreement RFQ (Request for Quotation) master assignment in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid number range for creating or processing RFQs related to freight agreements.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the number range for the RFQ master assignment has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Number Range Assignment: The number range might be defined but not correctly assigned to the relevant object or document type.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create entries in the specified number range.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the number range object related to the RFQ master assignment (usually something like /SCMTMS/RFQ).
  Ensure that a number range is defined and that it is active.
  
  
  
  Define a Number Range:
  
  If no number range is defined, you will need to create one.
  In the SNRO transaction, select the relevant number range object and create a new number range interval.
  Make sure to specify the start and end numbers and ensure that the interval is not overlapping with other existing ranges.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range to Document Type:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the Transportation Management module.
  Navigate to the relevant settings for freight agreements and ensure that the number range is assigned to the correct document type.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or access the RFQ master assignment.
  You may need to check the user roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SPRO: Customizing (to access configuration settings)
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and configuration in SAP TM.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES738 and ensure that the number range for the freight agreement RFQ master assignment is properly configured.