How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR_INT252 - BP '&1': Street is limited to 35 characters in external EDI standard

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR_INT -

• Message number: 252

• Message text: BP '&1': Street is limited to 35 characters in external EDI standard

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR_INT252 - BP '&1': Street is limited to 35 characters in external EDI standard ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR_INT252 BP '&1': Street is limited to 35 characters in external EDI standard indicates that there is an issue with the length of the street address being used in a Business Partner (BP) record when processing EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) transactions in SAP Transportation Management (TM).
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the street address associated with the Business Partner exceeds the maximum allowed length of 35 characters as defined by the external EDI standard. This limitation is often set to ensure compatibility with various EDI formats and systems that may have restrictions on the length of address fields.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Business Partner Address:
  
  Go to the Business Partner master data in SAP (transaction code BP).
  Locate the Business Partner that is causing the error (indicated by &1 in the error message).
  Review the street address field and check its length.
  
  
  
  Modify the Address:
  
  If the street address exceeds 35 characters, you will need to shorten it. This may involve:
  
  Abbreviating street names (e.g., "Street" to "St").
  Removing unnecessary details or additional descriptors.
  Ensuring that the address still accurately represents the location while adhering to the character limit.
  
  
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments to the address, save the changes to the Business Partner record.
  
  
  
  Test the EDI Process:
  
  Retry the EDI transaction that previously resulted in the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  EDI Standards: Different EDI standards (like EDIFACT, ANSI X12) may have specific requirements for address fields. It's important to be aware of these standards when configuring EDI in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for Transportation Management and EDI integration to understand the limitations and best practices for managing Business Partner data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your EDI transactions can be processed successfully.