How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR_ERR_HNDL020 - SCAC &1 for carrier on header level does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR_ERR_HNDL -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: SCAC &1 for carrier on header level does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR_ERR_HNDL020 - SCAC &1 for carrier on header level does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR_ERR_HNDL020 indicates that there is an issue with the carrier (SCAC - Standard Carrier Alpha Code) specified in the header of a Transportation Order (TO) in the SAP Transportation Management System (TM). The error message states that the specified SCAC does not exist in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing SCAC: The SCAC code provided in the Transportation Order header does not exist in the system's master data.
  Incorrect SCAC: The SCAC code may have been entered incorrectly, leading to a mismatch with the existing codes in the system.
  Inactive Carrier: The carrier associated with the SCAC may be inactive or not properly configured in the system.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between different systems (e.g., between SAP TM and SAP ERP).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify SCAC: Check the SCAC code entered in the Transportation Order header. Ensure that it is correct and matches the expected format.
  Check Carrier Master Data:
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