How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ019 - Business partner missing for partner function &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Business partner missing for partner function &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ019 - Business partner missing for partner function &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ019 Business partner missing for partner function &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when a business partner (BP) is required for a specific partner function but is not defined in the system. This can happen during various processes, such as creating a transportation request, shipment, or other logistics-related activities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business Partner: The primary cause of this error is that the business partner associated with the specified partner function (e.g., shipper, consignee, carrier) has not been created or is not assigned correctly in the system.
  Incorrect Partner Function Assignment: The partner function may not be correctly assigned to the business partner in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data setup, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Configuration:
  
  Go to the Business Partner (BP) transaction (transaction code