How To Fix /SCMTMS/IDM002 - BP &1 of type "Organization" and role "Carrier" does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/IDM -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: BP &1 of type "Organization" and role "Carrier" does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/IDM002 - BP &1 of type "Organization" and role "Carrier" does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/IDM002 BP &1 of type "Organization" and role "Carrier" does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is unable to find a Business Partner (BP) that is defined as a Carrier. This error can arise during various processes, such as when trying to create a transportation order or when executing a planning run.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business Partner: The Business Partner (BP) specified in the transaction does not exist in the system or is not set up correctly.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The BP exists, but it does not have the required role of "Carrier" assigned to it.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between different systems (e.g., between SAP ERP and SAP TM).
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for Business Partners in SAP TM may not be correctly set up.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner:
  
  Go to the Business Partner transaction (BP) in SAP.
  Search for the Business Partner ID mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that the BP exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Assign the Carrier Role:
  
  If the BP exists, check the roles assigned to it.
  Ensure that the role "Carrier" is assigned to the Business Partner. You can do this by editing the BP and adding the necessary role if it is missing.
  
  
  
  Create a New Business Partner:
  
  If the BP does not exist, you may need to create a new Business Partner with the role of "Carrier".
  Make sure to fill in all required fields and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in SAP TM related to Business Partners and ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Check if the integration settings between SAP ERP and SAP TM are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If you are using multiple systems, ensure that data synchronization processes are running correctly and that the Business Partner data is consistent across systems.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to view and manage Business Partners.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like BP for managing Business Partners, SLG1 for checking application logs, and /SCMTMS/PLN for planning-related transactions in SAP TM.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on Business Partner roles and configuration in SAP TM.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to Business Partners and carriers in your version of SAP TM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the necessary Business Partner is correctly set up in your SAP system.