How To Fix /SCMTMS/IDM011 - BP &1 of user &2 is a contact person for other BPs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/IDM -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: BP &1 of user &2 is a contact person for other BPs

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/IDM011 - BP &1 of user &2 is a contact person for other BPs ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/IDM011 indicates that a Business Partner (BP) is being used as a contact person for other Business Partners, which is preventing certain actions from being performed on that BP. This is a common issue in SAP systems, particularly in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) or other modules that utilize Business Partner data.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to delete or modify a Business Partner that is currently assigned as a contact person for one or more other Business Partners. SAP enforces this rule to maintain data integrity and ensure that relationships between Business Partners are not disrupted.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Relationships:
  
  Use transaction code BP to access the Business Partner master data.
  Check the relationships tab to see which Business Partners are linked to the BP in question as a contact person.
  
  
  
  Remove the Contact Person Assignment:
  
  For each Business Partner that has the BP as a contact person, you will need to remove the contact person assignment.
  Go to the relevant Business Partner's master data and navigate to the relationships tab.
  Remove the contact person assignment for the BP that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Action:
  
  Once the contact person assignments have been removed, you can try to delete or modify the original Business Partner again.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  If the error persists, ensure that there are no other dependencies or relationships that might be causing the issue. This could include roles, authorizations, or other linked data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP - Business Partner Master Data
  SWI1 - Work Item Selection (to check for any workflow-related issues)
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for Business Partner management for more detailed information on managing relationships and dependencies.
  
  
  
  Custom Development: 
  
  If your organization has custom developments or enhancements related to Business Partner management, consult with your SAP technical team to ensure that there are no additional constraints or logic affecting the behavior.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage your Business Partner data effectively.