How To Fix OD252 - Shipper &1 does not exist for transport system &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OD - IS-Oil: TSW Traders' and Schedulers' Workbench messages

• Message number: 252

• Message text: Shipper &1 does not exist for transport system &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OD252 - Shipper &1 does not exist for transport system &2 ?

  The SAP error message OD252 indicates that the specified shipper does not exist for the transport system. This error typically occurs in the context of transport management when trying to create or manage transport requests.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Shipper Configuration: The shipper (which could be a transport route or a specific transport system) has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Transport System: The transport system specified in the error message may not be correctly configured or may not exist.
  Transport Route Issues: There may be issues with the transport routes that are supposed to connect the source and target systems.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Shipper Configuration:
  
  Go to the Transport Management System (TMS) configuration.
  Verify that the shipper you are trying to use is correctly defined in the TMS.
  If it is missing, you may need to create a new shipper or transport route.
  
  
  
  Verify Transport System:
  
  Ensure that the transport system specified in the error message is correctly set up.
  Check the configuration in the TMS to confirm that the transport system exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Routes:
  
  Check the transport routes to ensure that they are correctly defined and that the shipper is included in the routes.
  If necessary, adjust the transport routes to include the missing shipper.
  
  
  
  Transport Directory:
  
  Ensure that the transport directory is correctly set up and that there are no issues with the transport landscape.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify transport configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like STMS (Transport Management System) to access the transport management interface and check configurations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Transport Management System for detailed guidance on configuring transport routes and shippers.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to transport management and error OD252.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.