How To Fix /SCMTMS/MSG459 - Business partner irrelevant for source type &1 for party role &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/MSG -

• Message number: 459

• Message text: Business partner irrelevant for source type &1 for party role &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/MSG459 - Business partner irrelevant for source type &1 for party role &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/MSG459 indicates that there is an issue with the business partner (BP) configuration in the context of Transportation Management (TM). Specifically, the error states that the business partner is irrelevant for the specified source type and party role.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Business Partner Configuration: The business partner may not be correctly set up for the specified source type (e.g., vendor, customer) or party role (e.g., shipper, consignee).
  Missing Role Assignment: The required role for the business partner may not be assigned. For example, if a business partner is expected to act as a shipper but does not have the shipper role assigned, this error can occur.
  Incompatibility of Source Type and Role: The combination of the source type and party role may not be valid. For instance, a business partner designated as a vendor may not be valid for a role that requires a customer.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the business partner master data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Configuration:
  
  Go to the Business Partner transaction (BP) in SAP.
  Verify that the business partner in question is correctly configured for the relevant source type and party role.
  Ensure that the necessary roles are assigned to the business partner.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the required role is missing, you can add it by editing the business partner and assigning the appropriate roles (e.g., shipper, consignee).
  
  
  
  Validate Source Type and Role:
  
  Ensure that the source type and party role you are trying to use are compatible. Refer to the documentation or configuration settings to confirm valid combinations.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Inconsistencies:
  
  Review the business partner master data for any inconsistencies or missing information that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on business partner roles and configurations in the context of Transportation Management.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the scenario again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like BP for Business Partner maintenance and /SCMTMS/ related transactions for Transportation Management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message /SCMTMS/MSG459.