How To Fix /SCMTMS/IDM005 - For external identity &1 no carrier of type "Organization" was specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/IDM -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: For external identity &1 no carrier of type "Organization" was specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/IDM005 - For external identity &1 no carrier of type "Organization" was specified ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/IDM005 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the external identity in the SAP Transportation Management System (TM). Specifically, it states that for the specified external identity (denoted by &1), no carrier of type "Organization" has been defined.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises when:
  
  An external identity (such as a business partner or a vendor) is being used in a transportation process, but it has not been properly linked to a carrier organization in the system.
  The configuration for the carrier organization is incomplete or missing.
  The external identity is not set up correctly in the system, or the necessary relationships between the external identity and the carrier organization have not been established.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check External Identity Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., BP for Business Partner) and verify that the external identity is correctly set up.
  Ensure that the external identity is assigned the correct roles and that it is marked as a carrier.
  
  
  
  Define Carrier Organization:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for Transportation Management.
  Ensure that a carrier organization of type "Organization" is defined and linked to the external identity.
  You can do this by going to the relevant customizing settings in SPRO:
  
  SPRO -> Logistics Execution -> Transportation Management -> Carrier -> Define Carrier.
  
  
  
  
  
  Link External Identity to Carrier:
  
  Ensure that the external identity is linked to the carrier organization. This can often be done in the Business Partner settings or in the carrier configuration.
  Check if the carrier is active and properly configured to be used in transportation processes.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by attempting to execute the process that previously resulted in the error.
  Monitor for any additional error messages or issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further guidance on configuring carriers and external identities in TM.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Roles: Ensure that the correct roles are assigned to the business partner representing the external identity.
  Carrier Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the carrier configuration settings in SAP TM, as they are crucial for proper integration and functionality.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMTMS/IDM005 and ensure that your external identities are correctly configured for use in SAP Transportation Management.