How To Fix /SCMTMS/MSG018 - Business partner standard ID does not match party

/SCMTMS/MSG018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/MSG -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Business partner standard ID does not match party

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/SCMTMS/MSG018 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCMTMS/MSG018 indicates that there is a mismatch between the Business Partner (BP) standard ID and the party information in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is trying to process a business partner that does not align with the expected configuration or data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Mismatch: The Business Partner ID being used does not correspond to the expected party type or role in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the Business Partner may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  Missing Data: Required data for the Business Partner may be missing or incomplete, causing the system to fail in recognizing the party.
  Role Assignment Issues: The Business Partner may not have the necessary roles assigned that are required for the transaction being processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Business Partner Data:
  
  Check the Business Partner master data to ensure that the standard ID is