How To Fix CA_TTE017 - No partners provided at item level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CA_TTE - TTE Messages

• Message number: 017

• Message text: No partners provided at item level

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CA_TTE017 - No partners provided at item level ?

  The SAP error message CA_TTE017: No partners provided at item level typically occurs in the context of the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module when there is an issue with partner determination for a specific item in a transportation document, such as a shipment or a transportation order. This error indicates that the system expects partner information (like a shipper, consignee, or carrier) to be provided for the item, but none has been specified.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Partner Data: The item in the transportation document does not have any partner data assigned to it.
  Configuration Issues: The partner determination procedure may not be correctly configured, leading to the system not being able to find or assign partners.
  Incomplete Master Data: The master data for the relevant business partners (e.g., customers, vendors) may be incomplete or not properly maintained.
  Document Type Settings: The document type settings may not be configured to require partner information at the item level.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Partner Assignment:
  
  Go to the relevant transportation document (e.g., shipment or transportation order) and check if partners are assigned at the item level.
  If not, manually assign the required partners (e.g., shipper, consignee, carrier) to the item.
  
  
  
  Review Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Check the configuration of the partner determination procedure in SAP TM.
  Ensure that the procedure is set up to automatically determine partners based on the criteria defined.
  
  
  
  Maintain Master Data:
  
  Verify that the master data for the business partners involved is complete and correctly maintained.
  Ensure that all necessary partner roles are defined for the relevant business partners.
  
  
  
  Document Type Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the document type being used to ensure that it is set up to require partner information at the item level.
  Adjust the settings if necessary to ensure that partner data is captured.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like VT01N (Create Shipment) or /SCMTMS/ORDER (Transportation Order) to access the relevant documents.
  Partner Roles: Familiarize yourself with the different partner roles in SAP TM, such as Shipper, Consignee, Carrier, etc.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on partner determination and configuration in SAP TM.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP Transportation Management for further assistance.