How To Fix /SCMTMS/SB018 - Grouping &1 of BP &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SB -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Grouping &1 of BP &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SB018 - Grouping &1 of BP &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SB018 Grouping &1 of BP &2 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue related to Business Partner (BP) groupings. This error indicates that the specified grouping for the given Business Partner does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Grouping: The specified grouping (e.g., a specific transportation group or customer group) for the Business Partner (BP) is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the Business Partner settings or in the transportation management settings.
  Data Inconsistency: The data in the system may be inconsistent, possibly due to changes in configuration or data migration issues.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Grouping Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP TM.
  Verify that the grouping specified in the error message exists for the Business Partner in question.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create the grouping or assign the Business Partner to an existing grouping.
  
  
  
  Maintain Business Partner Data:
  
  Go to the Business Partner transaction (BP) and check the details of the Business Partner with the ID specified in the error message.
  Ensure that the correct groupings are assigned to the Business Partner.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Check the customizing settings for Transportation Management to ensure that all necessary groupings are defined.
  You can access the customizing settings via transaction SPRO and navigate to the relevant sections for Transportation Management.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If the issue persists, consider running a data consistency check or using transaction codes like SLG1 to check for logs that might provide more context on the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to Business Partner groupings and Transportation Management for any specific instructions or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant configuration information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner (BP): In SAP, a Business Partner is a master data entity that can represent customers, vendors, or other entities involved in business transactions.
  Grouping: Groupings in SAP TM are used to categorize Business Partners for various purposes, such as transportation planning and execution.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), SPRO (Customizing), and SLG1 (Application Log) for troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SCMTMS/SB018.