How To Fix TM057 - & cannot be calculated because no flow records exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TM - Messages for FIMA

• Message number: 057

• Message text: & cannot be calculated because no flow records exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TM057 - & cannot be calculated because no flow records exist ?

  The SAP error message TM057, which states "Cannot be calculated because no flow records exist," typically occurs in the context of Transportation Management (TM) when the system is unable to find the necessary flow records to perform a calculation, such as freight calculation or cost determination.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Flow Records: The most common cause is that there are no flow records available for the transportation order or shipment. Flow records are essential for the system to calculate costs or perform other operations.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the transportation management system, such as missing settings for freight agreements or conditions.
  Data Inconsistencies: Inconsistencies in master data (like transportation lanes, shipping points, etc.) can lead to the absence of flow records.
  Incomplete Document Processing: If the transportation order or shipment has not been fully processed or saved, it may not generate the necessary flow records.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, users may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the flow records.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Flow Records: Verify if flow records exist for the relevant transportation order or shipment. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP TM and checking the flow records.
  Reprocess the Document: If the transportation order or shipment is incomplete, try to reprocess or save the document to generate the necessary flow records.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in SAP TM to ensure that all necessary parameters for freight calculation are correctly set up. This includes checking freight agreements, conditions, and transportation lanes.
  Data Consistency Check: Ensure that all master data related to transportation (like shipping points, routes, and transportation lanes) is correctly maintained and consistent.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and view the flow records.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM, such as /SCMTMS/ORDER for transportation orders and /SCMTMS/SHIPMENT for shipments.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to error TM057. SAP Notes often provide patches or additional guidance for known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Transportation Management for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the TM057 error and implement a solution to resolve it.