How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ521 - A valid IATA airline code for BP &1 does not exist in Customizing

/SCMTMS/TRQ521 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 521

• Message text: A valid IATA airline code for BP &1 does not exist in Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ521 - A valid IATA airline code for BP &1 does not exist in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ521 indicates that there is an issue with the IATA airline code for a business partner (BP) in the Transportation Management System (TMS). This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid IATA airline code in the customizing settings for the specified business partner.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing IATA Code: The IATA airline code for the specified business partner is not defined in the customizing settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The airline code may be incorrectly configured or misspelled in the system.
  Business Partner Issues: The business partner may not be properly set up to include the necessary transportation-related information.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  Navigate to the path: Logistics > Logistics Execution > Transportation > Basic Transportation Management > Define IATA Airline Codes.
  Verify if the IATA airline code for the specified business partner exists. If it does not, you will