How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR177 - Party &1 must not be used for the same partner function &2 twice

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 177

• Message text: Party &1 must not be used for the same partner function &2 twice

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR177 - Party &1 must not be used for the same partner function &2 twice ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR177 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to partner functions in the Transportation Management System (TMS). Specifically, it states that a particular party (identified by &1) is being used more than once for the same partner function (identified by &2). This can occur in scenarios where multiple roles or parties are assigned to the same function, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that the same business partner (BP) is assigned multiple times to the same partner function in a transportation scenario (e.g., shipper, consignee).
  Configuration Issues: There may be incorrect or incomplete configuration in the partner determination settings for the transportation management process.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors during the creation of transportation documents or master data can lead to this issue.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Assignments:
  
  Go to the relevant transportation document (e.g., shipment, freight order) and check the partner assignments.
  Ensure that each partner function is assigned a unique business partner. If you find duplicates, remove the unnecessary entries.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for partner determination in TMS.
  Ensure that the settings do not allow for the same business partner to be assigned to the same partner function more than once.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  If the error is due to data inconsistencies, consider running a data cleanup process to identify and resolve duplicate partner assignments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the transportation document creation or processing again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/TS (for TMS transactions) or BP (for Business Partner) to check and modify partner assignments.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on partner functions and their configuration in TMS.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with a functional consultant who specializes in SAP TMS.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMTMS/TOR177 and ensure proper partner function assignments in your SAP TMS environment.