How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ051 - Define sold-to party on document header only

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Define sold-to party on document header only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ051 - Define sold-to party on document header only ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ051 Define sold-to party on document header only typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when a transportation document (like a transportation request or a shipment) is being processed without a defined "sold-to party" in the document header. The "sold-to party" is a key piece of information that identifies the customer who is purchasing the goods or services.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sold-to Party: The most common cause of this error is that the sold-to party field is not filled in the document header. This field is essential for processing the transportation document.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the document types or the settings in the SAP TM system that prevent the sold-to party from being recognized or populated correctly.
  Data Entry Error: Users may have overlooked entering the sold-to party during the creation of the document.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Sold-to Party:
  
  Navigate to the document header of the transportation request or shipment.
  Ensure that the "sold-to party" field is filled in with the appropriate customer information.
  Save the document after making the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the sold-to party is not being populated automatically, check the configuration settings in SAP TM.
  Ensure that the relevant document types are correctly set up to include the sold-to party in the header.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Provide training to users on the importance of entering the sold-to party and how to do it correctly in the system.
  
  
  
  Validation Rules:
  
  Review any validation rules or custom logic that may be preventing the sold-to party from being entered or recognized.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/PRC for transportation requests or /SCMTMS/SHM for shipments to access the relevant documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for SAP TM for more detailed information on document management and configuration.
  
  By ensuring that the sold-to party is defined in the document header and checking the configuration settings, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMTMS/TRQ051.