How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR213 - &1 is not a valid communication party of issuing carrier &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 213

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR213 - &1 is not a valid communication party of issuing carrier &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR213 &1 is not a valid communication party of issuing 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 vendor) is not recognized as a valid communication partner for the issuing carrier in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Communication Party: The communication party (represented by &1) is not set up correctly in the system or is not linked to the issuing carrier (represented by &2).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the business partner settings or the carrier master data.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the communication parties or carriers in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Configuration:
  
  Go to the Business Partner (BP) transaction in SAP and verify that the communication party (BP) is correctly set up.
  Ensure that the communication party is assigned to the correct role that allows it to interact with the issuing carrier.
  
  
  
  Verify Carrier Master Data:
  
  Check the carrier master data to ensure that the issuing carrier is correctly defined and that the communication party is linked to it.
  Ensure that the communication party is marked as a valid partner for the carrier.
  
  
  
  Update Communication Party Relationships:
  
  If necessary, update the relationships between the communication party and the issuing carrier in the system.
  Ensure that the communication party is assigned to the correct organizational units and has the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks in the system to identify any discrepancies in the master data.
  Correct any inconsistencies found during the checks.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on setting up communication parties and carriers in SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), /SCMTMS/TOR (Transportation Order), and others that may help in diagnosing the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to access and modify the relevant data in SAP TM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SCMTMS/TOR213.