How To Fix /SCMTMS/IDM010 - BP &1 of user &2 is not a contact person for Carrier &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/IDM -

• Message number: 010

• Message text: BP &1 of user &2 is not a contact person for Carrier &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/IDM010 - BP &1 of user &2 is not a contact person for Carrier &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/IDM010 BP &1 of user &2 is not a contact person for Carrier &3 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the business partner (BP) configuration related to a carrier. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  
  Business Partner Configuration: The error indicates that the business partner (BP) specified (represented by &1) is not set up as a contact person for the specified carrier (represented by &3). This means that the user (represented by &2) is trying to perform an action that requires them to be associated with the carrier as a contact person.
  
  
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations or roles assigned to interact with the carrier in question.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data setup for the business partner or the carrier in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Role:
  
  Go to the Business Partner transaction (BP) in SAP.
  Search for the business partner &1.
  Check if the user &2 is assigned as a contact person for the carrier &3. If not, you will need to add the user as a contact person for that carrier.
  
  
  
  Assign Contact Person:
  
  If the user is not listed as a contact person, you can add them by navigating to the relevant section in the business partner master data and assigning the user as a contact person for the carrier.
  
  
  
  Verify User Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to interact with the carrier. This may involve checking the user’s profile in the user management area.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the business partner and carrier data to ensure that all necessary relationships and roles are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed steps on managing business partners and contact persons in SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like BP for Business Partner maintenance, SU01 for user management, and /SCMTMS/ related transactions for Transportation Management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the necessary relationships between users, business partners, and carriers are correctly established in your SAP system.