How To Fix /SCMTMS/CS029 - Sender address cannot be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/CS -

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Sender address cannot be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/CS029 - Sender address cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/CS029 Sender address cannot be determined typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is unable to identify the sender address for a transportation request or related document. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is crucial for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The sender's address may not be properly defined in the master data. This includes missing or incorrect entries in the business partner, location, or customer/vendor master data.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for transportation management may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in determining the sender address.
  
  
  Incomplete Transportation Request: The transportation request or order may be incomplete or missing necessary information that allows the system to determine the sender.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data that prevent the system from resolving the sender address.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, authorization issues can prevent the system from accessing the necessary data to determine the sender address.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that the sender's address is correctly defined in the relevant master data. Ensure that the business partner, location, and any related data are complete and accurate.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in SAP TM to ensure that they are set up correctly for determining sender addresses. This may involve reviewing the settings in the Transportation Management configuration.
  
  
  Complete Transportation Request: Ensure that all required fields in the transportation request or order are filled out correctly. Look for any missing information that could be causing the issue.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run data consistency checks to identify and correct any inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data required for determining the sender address.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP TM.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/PRT (for transportation requests) or /SCMTMS/ORD (for transportation orders) to review the details of the documents in question.
  Debugging: If you have access to technical resources, debugging the process where the error occurs can provide insights into why the sender address cannot be determined.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.