How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR_ERR_HNDL006 - Ship-to party ID &1 on item does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR_ERR_HNDL -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Ship-to party ID &1 on item does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR_ERR_HNDL006 - Ship-to party ID &1 on item does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR_ERR_HNDL006 Ship-to party ID &1 on item does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the ship-to party information associated with a transportation order or related document. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Ship-to Party ID: The ship-to party ID specified in the transportation order does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo, an incorrect ID, or the ship-to party not being created in the master data.
  Master Data Issues: The ship-to party may not be properly set up in the system, or it may have been deleted or marked as inactive.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the transportation order and the master data records.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Ship-to Party ID:
  
  Check the ship-to party ID in the transportation order. Ensure that it is correctly entered and corresponds to an existing entry in the master data.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant master data transaction (e.g., customer master data) and searching for the ship-to party ID.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Ship-to Party:
  
  If the ship-to party does not exist, you will need to create it in the system. This can typically be done through the customer master data transaction (e.g., transaction code XD01 for creating a customer).
  If the ship-to party exists but is inactive, you may need to reactivate it or correct any issues with its status.
  
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that all related data (such as the transportation order, delivery, etc.) is consistent and correctly references the ship-to party.
  If there are any discrepancies, correct them in the relevant documents.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to transportation management for additional guidance on handling ship-to party issues.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after verifying and correcting the ship-to party ID, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as XD01 (Create Customer), XD02 (Change Customer), and XD03 (Display Customer) for managing customer master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message or similar issues, as they may provide specific fixes or patches.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify master data related to ship-to parties.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the ship-to party information is correctly set up in your SAP system.