How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR166 - Unsealing party &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Unsealing party &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR166 - Unsealing party &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR166 Unsealing party &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a "unsealing party" (which could be a business partner, vendor, or other entity) that is not defined or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business Partner: The unsealing party referenced in the error message is not defined in the system. This could be due to data not being maintained or an incorrect reference.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the transportation management process may not be set up correctly, leading to references to non-existent entities.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues during the migration process that resulted in missing or incorrect entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Master Data:
  
  Go to the Business Partner (BP) transaction in SAP and verify if the unsealing party (indicated by &1 in the error message) exists.
  If it does not exist, create the necessary business partner or correct the existing one.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in SAP TM related to unsealing parties. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined.
  You can access the configuration through the SPRO transaction and navigate to the relevant sections for Transportation Management.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks in SAP TM to identify any inconsistencies in the data that may lead to this error.
  Use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/CHCK to perform checks on the transportation management data.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Orders:
  
  If the error occurs while processing a specific transport order, review the details of that order to ensure that all referenced parties are correctly defined and exist in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/TO for managing transport orders and /SCMTMS/CHCK for consistency checks.
  Business Partner Roles: Understand the roles assigned to business partners in SAP TM, as the unsealing party may need specific roles to function correctly.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or fixes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.