How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ058 - &2 business partner missing for partner function &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 058

• Message text: &2 business partner missing for partner function &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ058 - &2 business partner missing for partner function &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ058 indicates that a business partner is missing for a specific partner function in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error typically arises when the system expects a business partner to be assigned to a particular partner function, but it cannot find one.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business Partner: The primary cause of this error is that the business partner required for 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 relevant master data.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data setup, such as missing links between the business partner and the transportation planning object (e.g., shipment, transportation request).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Assign Business Partner:
  
  Navigate to the Business Partner (BP) transaction in SAP (transaction code BP).
  Check if the business partner for the specified partner function exists. If not, create a new business partner and ensure that it is assigned to the correct partner function.
  If the business partner exists, verify that it is correctly assigned to the required partner function.
  
  
  
  Check Partner Function Assignment:
  
  Go to the relevant master data (e.g., customer master, vendor master) and ensure that the partner function is correctly assigned to the business partner.
  Ensure that the partner function is active and valid for the business partner.
  
  
  
  Review Transportation Management Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in SAP TM to ensure that the partner functions are correctly defined and that the system is set up to recognize the required business partners.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the relevant transportation documents (e.g., transportation requests, shipments) to ensure that all required data is present and correctly linked.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the partner functions and business partner setup in SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP for Business Partner maintenance.
  TM for accessing Transportation Management functionalities.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMTMS/TRQ058 and ensure that the necessary business partners are correctly set up in your SAP system.