How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR172 - &1 is not a valid communication party of carrier &2

/SCMTMS/TOR172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 172

• Message text: &1 is not a valid communication party of carrier &2

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR172 - &1 is not a valid communication party of carrier &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR172 &1 is not a valid communication party of carrier &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error indicates that the specified communication party (e.g., a business partner or a specific contact) is not recognized as a valid communication party for the specified carrier.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The communication party (e.g., a business partner) may not be properly configured in the system to be associated with the specified carrier.
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data for the communication party or carrier may be missing or incomplete.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the communication party and the carrier, such as incorrect assignments or missing relationships.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the communication party or carrier data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP TM configuration and verify that the communication party is correctly assigned to the carrier.
  Ensure