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

/SCMTMS/TRQ051 - Overview

• 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