How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ377 - Life cycle status of business partner &1 is set to &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 377

• Message text: Life cycle status of business partner &1 is set to &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ377 - Life cycle status of business partner &1 is set to &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ377 indicates that there is an issue with the life cycle status of a business partner in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. The message typically states that the life cycle status of the specified business partner (denoted by &1) is set to a certain status (denoted by &2), which is preventing the desired operation from being completed.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Inactive Business Partner: The business partner may be set to an inactive status, which means it cannot be used in transactions.
  Blocked Status: The business partner might be blocked for certain activities, such as procurement or sales.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the business partner settings that need to be addressed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) in SAP.
  Search for the business partner using the relevant identification (e.g., ID or name).
  Check the life cycle status of the business partner. If it is inactive or blocked, you will need to change it.
  
  
  
  Change Status:
  
  If the business partner is inactive, you can activate it by changing its status to active.
  If it is blocked, you may need to unblock it depending on your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the business partner is correctly configured for the roles it is supposed to play in the system (e.g., customer, vendor, etc.).
  Check if there are any specific settings or authorizations that need to be adjusted.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more details on business partner life cycle management and the implications of different statuses.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Roles: Understand the different roles a business partner can have in SAP TM and how these roles affect its status.
  Life Cycle Management: Familiarize yourself with the life cycle management of business partners in SAP, including how to manage their statuses effectively.
  Transaction Codes: Besides BP, other relevant transaction codes may include BP_MON for monitoring business partners and BP_CHANGE for making changes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.