How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR_ERR_HNDL017 - Ship-to party ID &1 on header level does not exist

/SCMTMS/TOR_ERR_HNDL017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR_ERR_HNDL -

• Message number: 017

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR_ERR_HNDL017 - Ship-to party ID &1 on header level does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR_ERR_HNDL017 Ship-to party ID &1 on header level does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the ship-to party information in a transportation order or related document. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Ship-to Party: The ship-to party ID specified in the transportation order header does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo, incorrect configuration, or the ship-to party not being created in the master data.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the ship-to party being marked as inactive or deleted.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the ship-to party in the context of the transportation order.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Ship-to Party ID:
  
  Check the ship-to party ID referenced in the error message. Ensure that it is correctly entered and