How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR_ERR_HNDL024 - External ship-to party ID &1 is not maintained for ID type &2

/SCMTMS/TOR_ERR_HNDL024 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR_ERR_HNDL -

• Message number: 024

• Message text: External ship-to party 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_HNDL024 - External ship-to party ID &1 is not maintained for ID type &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR_ERR_HNDL024 indicates that there is an issue with the external ship-to party 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 information for the specified ship-to party.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The external ship-to party ID is not configured in the system for the specified ID type. This could happen if the ID was never created or if it was deleted or deactivated.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The ID being referenced may have been entered incorrectly in the transaction or document.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the ship-to party may not be complete or properly maintained in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Go to the relevant master data transaction (e.g., customer master data) and verify if the external ship-to party ID exists for