How To Fix /SCMTMS/IDM020 - Could not create BP with role "Internet User" for user &1

/SCMTMS/IDM020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/IDM -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Could not create BP with role "Internet User" for user &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/IDM020 - Could not create BP with role "Internet User" for user &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/IDM020 indicates that the system was unable to create a Business Partner (BP) with the role "Internet User" for a specified user. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) or when integrating with other SAP modules that utilize Business Partner functionality.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The Business Partner role "Internet User" may not be properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to create the Business Partner may lack the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the user master record or related configuration settings.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the Business Partner master data or the integration with the Identity Management system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the Business Partner role "Internet User" is correctly configured in the system. This can be done by navigating to the Business Partner role configuration