How To Fix /SCMTMS/MSG473 - Business partner &1 does not exist or is marked for archiving

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/MSG -

• Message number: 473

• Message text: Business partner &1 does not exist or is marked for archiving

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/MSG473 - Business partner &1 does not exist or is marked for archiving ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/MSG473 indicates that a business partner (BP) referenced in a transaction does not exist in the system or is marked for archiving. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system tries to access a business partner that is either not created or has been archived.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Business Partner: The business partner ID referenced in the transaction does not exist in the system.
  Archived Business Partner: The business partner exists but has been marked for archiving, meaning it is no longer active in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues or incorrect data entries that lead to the system not being able to find the business partner.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the business partner data is maintained in a different system (like SAP S/4HANA or another ERP), there may be synchronization issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner)