How To Fix /SCMTMS/INV_DISP061 - Invoice submission failed; business partner &1 doesnÆt exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/INV_DISP -

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Invoice submission failed; business partner &1 doesnÆt exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/INV_DISP061 - Invoice submission failed; business partner &1 doesnÆt exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/INV_DISP061 indicates that there is an issue with the invoice submission process in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. Specifically, the error states that the business partner (BP) referenced in the invoice does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Business Partner: The most common cause of this error is that the business partner (BP) specified in the invoice does not exist in the SAP system. This could be due to:
  
  The BP not being created in the system.
  The BP being created but not properly activated or assigned to the relevant roles.
  A typo or incorrect reference to the BP in the invoice.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the business partner data is maintained in a different system (like SAP S/4HANA or another ERP), there may be synchronization issues that prevent the BP from being recognized in the TM module.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the TM module that prevent the system from recognizing the BP.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Business Partner Existence:
  
  Check if the business partner exists in the system by using transaction code BP (Business Partner) in SAP.
  Ensure that the BP is created and activated with the necessary roles (e.g., Customer, Vendor) that are relevant for the invoice submission.
  
  
  
  Correct the Invoice Data:
  
  If there is a typo or incorrect reference, correct the invoice data to reference the correct business partner.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Business Partner:
  
  If the business partner does not exist, create it using the BP transaction.
  If it exists but is not properly configured, update the BP to ensure it has the necessary roles and data.
  
  
  
  Check Data Synchronization:
  
  If the business partner data is maintained in another system, ensure that the data is synchronized correctly with the TM module.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the TM module to ensure that everything is set up correctly for business partner handling.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check table structures)
  SE16: Data Browser (to view data in tables)
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  BUT000: Business Partner: General Data
  BUT020: Business Partner: Roles
  BUT050: Business Partner: Relationships
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Business Partner management and invoice processing in SAP TM.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully submit the invoice.