How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE053 - &1: invalid business partner role; enter a valid BP role

/SCMTMS/TC_SCALE053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: &1: invalid business partner role; enter a valid BP role

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE053 - &1: invalid business partner role; enter a valid BP role ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE053 &1: invalid business partner role; enter a valid BP role typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the business partner (BP) roles assigned to a business partner in the system. This error indicates that the role specified for the business partner is not valid or recognized by the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Business Partner Role: The role assigned to the business partner does not exist or is not configured correctly in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for the business partner roles may not have been set up in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the role name or ID when entering the business partner details.
  Role Not Assigned: The business partner may not have the required role assigned to it in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Roles:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) in