How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR165 - Sealing party &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Sealing party &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR165 - Sealing party &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR165 Sealing party &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error indicates that the system is unable to find a sealing party (which could be a vendor, customer, or any other business partner) that is required for a specific transportation order or process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Data: The sealing party (represented by &1 in the error message) is not defined in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the business partner master data or incorrect configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for transportation management may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the sealing party.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as the sealing party being marked as inactive or deleted.
  Transport Order Issues: The transport order may not have been created correctly, or the relevant data may not have been populated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Master Data:
  
  Go to the Business Partner (BP) transaction in SAP and verify if the sealing party exists.
  Ensure that the sealing party is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP TM for transportation orders and sealing parties.
  Ensure that the relevant settings for the sealing party are correctly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to identify any inconsistencies in the data related to the sealing party.
  If the sealing party is inactive or deleted, you may need to reactivate it or create a new entry.
  
  
  
  Recreate Transport Order:
  
  If the transport order was created incorrectly, consider recreating it with the correct data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to transportation management for additional guidance on handling sealing parties.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/TOR for transportation orders and BP for business partner management.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.