How To Fix /SCMTMS/MSG052 - Ship-to party of &1 &2 is unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/MSG -

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Ship-to party of &1 &2 is unknown

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/MSG052 - Ship-to party of &1 &2 is unknown ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/MSG052 Ship-to party of &1 &2 is unknown typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system cannot identify the specified ship-to party in the relevant master data. This can happen for various reasons, such as missing or incorrect data in the master records.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Data: The ship-to party (customer or vendor) may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Data: The ship-to party may be incorrectly specified in the transportation request or order.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between different SAP modules or systems.
  Inactive Business Partner: The business partner associated with the ship-to party may be inactive or not properly set up.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the ship-to party exists in the system. You can do this by checking the Business Partner (BP) or Customer/Vendor master data.
  Ensure that the ship-to party is correctly defined with all necessary details.
  
  
  
  Correct the Data:
  
  If the ship-to party is incorrectly specified in the transportation request or order, correct it to point to a valid ship-to party.
  Ensure that the relevant fields are filled out correctly in the transportation document.
  
  
  
  Activate Business Partner:
  
  If the ship-to party is inactive, you may need to activate it or create a new business partner with the required details.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If you suspect data synchronization issues, check the integration settings between SAP TM and other modules (like SAP ERP) to ensure that data is being transferred correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing master data and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner), XD01 (Create Customer), or MK01 (Create Vendor) to manage master data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit master data in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further investigation.