How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE052 - Business partner ID &1 is invalid

/SCMTMS/TC_SCALE052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE -

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Business partner ID &1 is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE052 - Business partner ID &1 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE052 indicates that the Business Partner (BP) ID specified is invalid. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is trying to process a transaction involving a business partner that does not exist or is not properly configured in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Business Partner: The Business Partner ID you are trying to use does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The Business Partner may not be properly configured or activated in the relevant organizational units.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between different systems (e.g., between SAP ERP and SAP TM).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the Business Partner data.
  Inactive Business Partner: The Business Partner may be marked as inactive or deleted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Business Partner ID: Check if the Business Partner ID you are using is correct. You can do this by