How To Fix /SCMTMS/SFIR137 - Freight orders have different payees; cannot create carrier invoice

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SFIR -

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Freight orders have different payees; cannot create carrier invoice

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR137 - Freight orders have different payees; cannot create carrier invoice ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR137 indicates that there is an issue with creating a carrier invoice due to the presence of different payees in the freight orders involved. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to consolidate freight orders for invoicing.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the freight orders you are trying to invoice have different payees. In SAP TM, each freight order can be associated with a specific payee (the party responsible for paying the freight costs). If you attempt to create a carrier invoice that includes multiple freight orders with different payees, the system will not allow it, as it cannot consolidate the invoices for different payees.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Freight Orders: Review the freight orders that you are trying to include in the carrier invoice. Ensure that they all have the same payee. You can do this by checking the payee information in the freight order details.
  
  
  Separate Invoicing: If the freight orders have different payees, you will need to create separate carrier invoices for each payee. This means you will need to group the freight orders by payee and create individual invoices accordingly.
  
  
  Adjust Payee Information: If it is appropriate for your business process, you may consider adjusting the payee information on the freight orders to ensure they match. However, this should be done with caution and in accordance with your business rules and agreements.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for specific guidelines on handling freight orders and invoicing in your version of SAP TM.
  
  
  Custom Development: If your business process requires consolidating invoices for different payees, you may need to consider custom development or enhancements to the standard SAP functionality. This would typically involve working with your SAP development team.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to freight order management and invoicing in SAP TM, such as /SCMTMS/FREIGHT_ORDER for managing freight orders.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles and authorizations are correctly set up for creating and managing invoices in SAP TM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create the necessary carrier invoices.