How To Fix /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES753 - Screening method requires a free text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 753

• Message text: Screening method requires a free text

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES753 - Screening method requires a free text ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES753 indicates that a screening method requires a free text input. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when a user is trying to perform an action that necessitates additional information in the form of free text, but that information has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Free Text: The most common cause of this error is that the required free text field has not been filled out. This could be a description or any other relevant information that the system expects.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the screening method settings that mandates free text input but does not provide a clear prompt for the user.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked the requirement for free text or misunderstood the input fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  Provide Free Text: Check the relevant screen or input form where the error occurred and ensure that all required free text fields are filled out appropriately. Look for any fields that may be marked as mandatory.
  Review Configuration: If you have access to the configuration settings, review the screening method settings in SAP TM to ensure that the requirements for free text are correctly defined and that users are aware of these requirements.
  User Training: If this error is common among users, consider providing additional training or documentation to help users understand when and where free text is required.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes or updates that may address this specific error message or provide additional context.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Transportation Management for detailed information on screening methods and their configuration.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Error Logs: If the issue persists, check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the problem.
  
  By addressing the missing free text and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES753.