How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ488 - &1: Validity of SCAC &3 does not match validity of business partner &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 488

• Message text: &1: Validity of SCAC &3 does not match validity of business partner &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ488 - &1: Validity of SCAC &3 does not match validity of business partner &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ488 &1: Validity of SCAC &3 does not match validity of business partner &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error indicates a mismatch between the validity periods of the Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC) and the business partner associated with it.
  Cause:
  
  Validity Period Mismatch: The SCAC has a defined validity period (start and end dates), and the business partner (which could be a carrier or vendor) also has its own validity period. If these periods do not align, the system will throw this error.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data for the SCAC or the business partner, such as incorrect dates or missing entries.
  Configuration Issues: There might be issues in the configuration of the transportation management settings that lead to this mismatch.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Validity Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction for maintaining business partners (e.g., BP transaction).
  Check the validity dates of the business partner (BP) associated with the SCAC.
  Check the validity dates of the SCAC in the relevant configuration or master data settings.
  Ensure that the validity periods for both the SCAC and the business partner overlap.
  
  
  
  Update Data:
  
  If the validity periods do not match, update either the SCAC or the business partner to ensure that their validity periods align.
  If necessary, create a new SCAC or business partner with the correct validity dates.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in SAP TM to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Ensure that the SCAC is properly assigned to the business partner in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any available data consistency checks in SAP TM to identify and resolve any other potential issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner), SCAC (for SCAC maintenance), or SPRO (for configuration) to access the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the validity periods of the SCAC and the business partner are aligned, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMTMS/TRQ488.