How To Fix /SCMTMS/GENERAL005 - Business object (BO) &1 does not exist; select an existing BO

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/GENERAL -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Business object (BO) &1 does not exist; select an existing BO

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/GENERAL005 - Business object (BO) &1 does not exist; select an existing BO ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/GENERAL005 indicates that a specific Business Object (BO) does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is unable to find the specified business object that you are trying to access or manipulate.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Business Object: The most common cause is that the business object you are trying to reference (e.g., a transportation order, shipment, etc.) does not exist in the database.
  Incorrect Object Type: You may be trying to access a business object of a type that is not valid or not available in the current context.
  Data Deletion: The business object may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for access.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to view or access the business object can also lead to this error.
  Incorrect Input: The input parameters or identifiers used to reference the business object may be incorrect