How To Fix /SCMTMS/SFIR035 - Bill-from party invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SFIR -

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Bill-from party invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR035 - Bill-from party invalid ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR035 Bill-from party invalid typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the configuration or data related to the billing party in a transportation scenario. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The billing party (Bill-from party) may not be correctly configured in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect master data.
  Missing Master Data: The business partner or customer master data for the billing party may not exist or may not be properly set up.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the billing party, such as incorrect addresses or missing information.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the billing party data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the billing party is correctly defined in the system. Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., BP for Business Partner) and check the details of the billing party.
  Ensure that the billing party has all the necessary information filled out, including address, contact details, and relevant roles.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in SAP TM related to billing parties. Ensure that the settings align with your business processes.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the billing party is set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Run data consistency checks to identify any discrepancies in the master data related to the billing party.
  Correct any inconsistencies found during the checks.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the billing party data.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to review and adjust user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the error message for any specific guidance or updates that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/ for Transportation Management and BP for Business Partner maintenance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /SCMTMS/SFIR035 Bill-from party invalid error message in SAP.