How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ003 - Shipper is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Shipper is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ003 - Shipper is missing ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ003 Shipper is missing typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when a transportation request or shipment is being processed, but the system cannot find the necessary shipper information. This can happen for various reasons, such as missing master data or incorrect configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Shipper Master Data: The shipper (the party responsible for the shipment) may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Assignment: The shipper may not be correctly assigned to the transportation request or shipment.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in SAP TM that prevent the system from recognizing the shipper.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the shipper, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Shipper Master Data:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., BP for Business Partner) and verify that the shipper is correctly defined.
  Ensure that all necessary details, such as address, contact information, and roles, are properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Assign Shipper to Transportation Request:
  
  Open the transportation request or shipment in question and check if the shipper is assigned.
  If not, assign the correct shipper to the transportation request.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in SAP TM to ensure that the shipper is properly set up in the system.
  This may involve reviewing the settings in the customizing transaction (SPRO) related to transportation management.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any relevant reports or transactions to check for data inconsistencies related to the shipper.
  Correct any inconsistencies found in the master data or related tables.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the error message for any specific guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), TM (Transportation Management), and others that may be used to manage transportation requests and shipments.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit shipper information in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /SCMTMS/TRQ003 Shipper is missing error message in SAP TM.