How To Fix /SCMTMS/CFIR090 - Bill-to party invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/CFIR -

• Message number: 090

• Message text: Bill-to party invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/CFIR090 - Bill-to party invalid ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/CFIR090 Bill-to party invalid typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the billing information related to a transportation charge or freight settlement. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid bill-to party for the transaction being processed.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Bill-to Party: The bill-to party may not be defined in the system, or the specified party may not be valid for the transaction.
  Master Data Issues: The customer master data or vendor master data may be incomplete or incorrectly configured.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies between the transportation document and the master data.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in SAP TM related to billing and charge calculation may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the bill-to party is correctly defined in the customer or vendor master data.
  Ensure that the relevant master data is active and not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Review Transportation Document:
  
  Check the transportation document (e.g., freight order, shipment) to ensure that the bill-to party is correctly assigned.
  Make sure that the bill-to party is compatible with the transaction type.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings in SAP TM related to billing and charge calculation. Ensure that the settings align with your business processes.
  Check the settings for the billing type and ensure that the bill-to party is correctly mapped.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks in SAP TM to identify any discrepancies between the transportation document and the master data.
  Use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/CFIR to analyze the freight settlement and identify issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the error message for additional insights and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM, such as /SCMTMS/CFIR for freight settlement and /SCMTMS/TS for transportation scheduling.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches and updates.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the /SCMTMS/CFIR090 Bill-to party invalid error in SAP TM.