How To Fix /SCMTMS/MSG465 - Source role is mandatory for source type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/MSG -

• Message number: 465

• Message text: Source role is mandatory for source type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/MSG465 - Source role is mandatory for source type &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/MSG465 Source role is mandatory for source type &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error indicates that a source role is required for a specific source type, but it has not been defined or assigned.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Source Role: The source type specified in the error message does not have an associated source role defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue where the source type is not properly set up to include the necessary source roles.
  Data Inconsistency: There might be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Source Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the source type in SAP TM.
  Ensure that the source type specified in the error message has a valid source role assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign Source Role:
  
  If the source role is missing, you need to create or assign a source role to the specified source type.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP TM (usually under the Transportation Management settings) and define the source role for the source type.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data related to the source type and ensure that all necessary roles and attributes are correctly defined.
  Make sure that the relevant business partners or locations have the required roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to the SAP documentation or help guides related to Transportation Management for detailed instructions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/CONFIG or /SCMTMS/MASTER_DATA to access the configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the source type has the necessary source role defined, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your transportation management processes.