How To Fix /SCMTMS/CFIR108 - Business partner &1 marked for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/CFIR -

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Business partner &1 marked for deletion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/CFIR108 - Business partner &1 marked for deletion ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/CFIR108 Business partner &1 marked for deletion typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when a business partner (BP) that is being referenced in a transaction or process is marked for deletion in the system. This can prevent the system from processing transactions involving that business partner.
  Cause:
  
  Business Partner Status: The business partner in question has been marked for deletion in the system. This could be due to a business decision to remove the partner from active use or due to data cleanup activities.
  Data Integrity Issues: The business partner may have been inadvertently marked for deletion during data maintenance or migration processes.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that lead to the business partner being flagged incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Status:
  
  Go to the Business Partner transaction (BP) in SAP.
  Search for the business partner using the ID provided in the error message.
  Check the status of the business partner. If it is marked for deletion, you will need to change its status to active.
  
  
  
  Reactivate the Business Partner:
  
  If the business partner is indeed marked for deletion, you can reactivate it by changing its status. This typically involves:
  
  Selecting the business partner.
  Navigating to the "Status" tab.
  Changing the status from "Marked for Deletion" to "Active".
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Data Maintenance Procedures:
  
  Ensure that your data maintenance procedures are robust and that business partners are not inadvertently marked for deletion without proper review.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the status of the business partner, consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for data management in your organization.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or transactions that are still referencing the business partner before making changes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to manage business partner data.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify business partner data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed instructions on managing business partners and understanding their statuses.
  Support: If the issue persists or if you are unsure about making changes, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your SAP TM processes.