How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ524 - IATA airline code &1 is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 524

• Message text: IATA airline code &1 is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ524 - IATA airline code &1 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ524 IATA airline code &1 is invalid typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system encounters an invalid IATA airline code during processing. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Invalid IATA Code: The IATA airline code provided does not exist in the system or is incorrectly formatted.
  Missing Data: The airline code may not be maintained in the relevant master data tables.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to transportation management or the specific airline codes.
  Data Entry Error: The code may have been entered incorrectly, such as typographical errors.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify the IATA Code: Check the IATA code that is causing the error. Ensure that it is correct and follows the standard IATA format (usually 2 or 3 letters).
  Maintain Master Data:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP to maintain the airline master data.
  Ensure that the airline code is correctly defined in the system. You can check this in the transaction code SPRO under the relevant configuration for Transportation Management.
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings: Review the customizing settings in SAP TM to ensure that the airline codes are properly configured.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for any specific requirements or configurations related to IATA codes.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  IATA Codes: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) assigns unique codes to airlines, which are used globally for ticketing and baggage handling.
  SAP TM Configuration: Understanding the configuration settings in SAP TM can help prevent such errors. Familiarize yourself with the relevant customizing options.
  Error Logs: Check the application logs or error logs in SAP to gather more context about when and why the error is occurring.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error related to the invalid IATA airline code in SAP.