How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR_ERR_HNDL027 - External shipper ID &1 on item is not maintained for ID type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR_ERR_HNDL -

• Message number: 027

• Message text: External shipper ID &1 on item is not maintained for ID type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR_ERR_HNDL027 - External shipper ID &1 on item is not maintained for ID type &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR_ERR_HNDL027 indicates that there is an issue with the external shipper ID for a specific item in the Transportation Management System (TMS). This error typically arises when the system expects an external shipper ID to be maintained for a particular ID type, but it is missing or not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing External Shipper ID: The external shipper ID for the item is not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect ID Type: The ID type specified does not match the expected type for the external shipper ID.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the TMS settings that prevent the external shipper ID from being recognized or processed correctly.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to the shipper or the transportation planning.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain External Shipper ID:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., transaction /SCMTMS/SHIPPER or similar) and ensure that the external shipper ID is correctly maintained for the item in question.
  Check if the ID type is correctly assigned to the external shipper ID.
  
  
  
  Check ID Type Configuration:
  
  Verify that the ID type specified in the error message is correctly configured in the system. This can usually be done in the customizing settings for TMS.
  Ensure that the ID type is valid and corresponds to the external shipper ID you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the shipper and ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  Ensure that the shipper is active and properly linked to the transportation planning process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on maintaining external shipper IDs and troubleshooting related errors.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TMS, such as /SCMTMS/SHIPPER, /SCMTMS/TOR, and others that may help in managing shippers and transportation planning.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to /SCMTMS/TOR_ERR_HNDL027 for any specific fixes or updates that may address this error.
  User Guides: Review user guides or training materials for SAP TMS to understand how to properly maintain external shipper IDs and related configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the external shipper ID is properly maintained for the relevant items in your SAP system.