How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ271 - Several business partners exist for list of standard IDs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Several business partners exist for list of standard IDs

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ271 - Several business partners exist for list of standard IDs ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ271 Several business partners exist for list of standard IDs typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there are multiple business partners associated with the same standard ID. This can lead to confusion in the system as it does not know which business partner to use for a particular transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Business Partners: The primary cause of this error is that there are multiple business partner records in the system that share the same standard ID. This can happen due to data entry errors, duplicate entries, or incorrect configuration.
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration settings in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to multiple business partners being linked to the same standard ID.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it is 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 share the same standard ID. You can filter the search by the standard ID to find the duplicates.
  Consolidate Business Partners: Once you have identified the duplicates, you can either:
  
  Merge the business partners if they represent the same entity.
  Delete or deactivate the unnecessary duplicates if they are not needed.
  
  
  Adjust Configuration: Review the configuration settings in SAP TM to ensure that they are set up correctly to prevent this issue from occurring in the future.
  Data Cleansing: If the issue arose from data migration, consider performing a data cleansing exercise to remove duplicates and ensure data integrity.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to business partner management and transportation management for additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for managing business partners and /SCMTMS/ for transportation management-related transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles and authorizations are correctly set up to manage business partners effectively.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that no new issues have been introduced.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.