How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR_ERR_HNDL019 - External carrier ID &1 is not maintained for ID type &2

/SCMTMS/TOR_ERR_HNDL019 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR_ERR_HNDL -

• Message number: 019

• Message text: External carrier ID &1 is not maintained for ID type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR_ERR_HNDL019 - External carrier ID &1 is not maintained for ID type &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR_ERR_HNDL019 indicates that there is an issue with the external carrier ID not being maintained for a specific ID type in the Transportation Management System (TMS). This error typically arises when the system is trying to process a transportation order or related document, and it cannot find the necessary configuration for the specified external carrier.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The external carrier ID has not been set up in the system for the specified ID type. This could be due to a lack of data entry or an oversight during the configuration process.
  Incorrect ID Type: The ID type being referenced may not be correctly defined or may not match the expected values in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as changes in the carrier's status or updates that have not been reflected in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain External Carrier ID:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in