How To Fix /SCMTMS/SFIR133 - FOs have different bill-from parties; cannot create carrier invoice

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SFIR -

• Message number: 133

• Message text: FOs have different bill-from parties; cannot create carrier invoice

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR133 - FOs have different bill-from parties; cannot create carrier invoice ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR133 indicates that there is an issue with the billing information for Freight Orders (FOs) in the Transportation Management (TM) module. Specifically, the error states that the Freight Orders have different bill-from parties, which prevents the creation of a carrier invoice.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  Different Bill-From Parties: The Freight Orders involved in the transaction have different bill-from parties (the entities responsible for paying the freight costs). This inconsistency can occur if the FOs are created with different billing information.
  Inconsistent Master Data: The master data for the business partners (e.g., customers, vendors) may not be aligned, leading to discrepancies in billing information.
  Multiple Freight Orders: When trying to create a single carrier invoice for multiple Freight Orders, all FOs must have the same bill-from party.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Freight Orders: Review the Freight Orders that you are trying to invoice. Ensure that they all have the same bill-from party. You can do this by navigating to the Freight Order details in SAP TM and checking the billing information.
  
  
  Adjust Billing Information: If you find discrepancies, you may need to adjust the billing information for the Freight Orders. This can involve:
  
  Changing the bill-from party on the Freight Orders to be consistent.
  Creating a new Freight Order with the correct bill-from party if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consolidate Invoicing: If the Freight Orders must remain with different bill-from parties, consider creating separate invoices for each Freight Order instead of trying to consolidate them into one invoice.
  
  
  Review Master Data: Ensure that the master data for the business partners is correctly set up and consistent across the relevant Freight Orders. This includes checking the configuration of the bill-from parties in the system.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing Freight Orders and billing processes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM that can help you manage Freight Orders and billing (e.g., /SCMTMS/FO for Freight Orders).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to successfully create the carrier invoice.