How To Fix /SCMTMS/OM006 - &1: Business partner missing for VGM party role &2 (&3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/OM -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: &1: Business partner missing for VGM party role &2 (&3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/OM006 - &1: Business partner missing for VGM party role &2 (&3) ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/OM006 indicates that there is a missing business partner for a specific VGM (Verified Gross Mass) party role in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error typically arises when the system expects a business partner to be assigned to a specific role related to VGM, but it cannot find one.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business Partner: The primary cause of this error is that the business partner required for the specified VGM party role is not created or not assigned correctly in the system.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The business partner may exist, but it might not have the necessary role assigned that is required for VGM processing.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP TM settings that prevent the system from recognizing the business partner for the specified role.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Assign Business Partner:
  
  Go to the SAP GUI and navigate to the Business Partner transaction (BP).
  Check if the business partner for the specified role exists. If not, create a new business partner and ensure that the correct role is assigned (e.g., VGM party role).
  If the business partner exists, verify that it has the correct role assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Role Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the business partner has the necessary roles assigned for VGM processing. You can do this by editing the business partner and checking the roles in the "Roles" tab.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in SAP TM related to VGM and business partner roles. Ensure that the system is set up to recognize the business partners for the required roles.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that all relevant data is consistent and correctly maintained in the system. This includes checking for any missing or incorrect entries in related master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like BP for managing business partners, SPRO for configuration settings, and /SCMTMS/ related transactions for transportation management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional insights.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the missing business partner and ensuring proper role assignments, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMTMS/OM006.