How To Fix /SCMTMS/INV_DISP062 - Invoice submission failed; business partner &1 doesnÆt exist in order &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/INV_DISP -

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Invoice submission failed; business partner &1 doesnÆt exist in order &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/INV_DISP062 - Invoice submission failed; business partner &1 doesnÆt exist in order &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/INV_DISP062 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 context of the specified order.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business Partner: The business partner (BP) associated with the invoice is not defined in the system for the order in question.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the business partner is not correctly linked to the order or the relevant transaction.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the business partner not being properly assigned to the order or the relevant organizational units.
  Order Type Issues: The order type may not support the business partner in the way it is being used.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Configuration:
  
  Verify that the business partner exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the Business Partner transaction (BP) and searching for the relevant BP.
  Ensure that the business partner is correctly assigned to the relevant organizational units and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Order Details:
  
  Check the order (order number &2) to ensure that the business partner is correctly assigned to it. You can do this by reviewing the order details in the SAP TM module.
  If the business partner is missing, you may need to assign it to the order.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to ensure that all relevant data is correctly linked and there are no discrepancies.
  If necessary, update the order to include the correct business partner.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant transaction logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), TM (Transportation Management), and SE11 (Data Dictionary) for checking data definitions.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to /SCMTMS/INV_DISP062 for any known issues or fixes.
  Master Data Management: Ensure that your master data management processes are robust to prevent such issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.