How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ061 - &1 several business partners with same party role category &2 exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 061

• Message text: &1 several business partners with same party role category &2 exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ061 - &1 several business partners with same party role category &2 exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ061 indicates that there are multiple business partners (BPs) with the same party role category in the system. This can occur in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system expects a unique business partner for a specific role but finds multiple entries.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Business Partners: The primary cause of this error is the existence of multiple business partners assigned to the same role category (e.g., shipper, consignee, etc.) in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of business partner roles or the way they are assigned in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it’s possible that duplicates were created during the migration process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Duplicates: Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to search for and identify the business partners that have the same role category.
  Review Role Assignments: Check the role assignments for the business partners in question. Ensure that each role is assigned to a unique business partner.
  Delete or Merge Duplicates: If duplicates are found, you can either delete the unnecessary business partners or merge them if they represent the same entity.
  Adjust Configuration: If the issue is related to configuration, review the settings for business partner roles in the customizing settings of SAP TM.
  Data Cleansing: If the duplicates were created during data migration, consider performing a data cleansing exercise to remove or consolidate duplicate entries.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use BP to manage business partners and SE16N to view the underlying tables for business partners.
  Business Partner Roles: Familiarize yourself with the different roles that can be assigned to business partners in SAP TM, such as "Shipper," "Consignee," etc.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on managing business partners in SAP TM.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on business partner management and role assignment in SAP TM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your business partner data is correctly configured in SAP TM.