How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ528 - &1: Validity of IATA airline code &3 does not match validity of BP &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 528

• Message text: &1: Validity of IATA airline code &3 does not match validity of BP &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ528 - &1: Validity of IATA airline code &3 does not match validity of BP &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ528 &1: Validity of IATA airline code &3 does not match validity of BP &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is a mismatch between the validity periods of an IATA airline code and a business partner (BP) associated with that airline.
  Cause:
  
  Validity Period Mismatch: The IATA airline code has a specific validity period (start and end dates), and the business partner (BP) also has its own validity period. If these periods do not align, the system will throw this error.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be an error in how the IATA code or the business partner was set up, leading to discrepancies in their validity periods.
  Data Maintenance Issues: Changes in the business partner or airline code data may not have been properly updated or synchronized in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Validity Periods:
  
  Go to the business partner master data and check the validity dates for the BP in question (BP &2).
  Check the validity dates for the IATA airline code (IATA code &3) in the relevant configuration or master data.
  
  
  
  Align Validity Periods:
  
  If the validity periods do not match, you will need to either extend or adjust the validity of the IATA airline code or the business partner to ensure they align.
  This may involve updating the master data in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the data to ensure that all related entries are correctly maintained.
  If necessary, consult with your data management team to ensure that all relevant data is accurate and up to date.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any additional guidance or specific steps that may be required in your version of SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking and aligning the validity periods, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner (BP): In SAP, a business partner is a master data entity that can represent customers, vendors, or other entities involved in business transactions.
  IATA Codes: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) assigns unique codes to airlines, which are used in various transportation and logistics processes.
  SAP TM Configuration: Ensure that your SAP TM configuration is set up correctly to handle the relationships between business partners and transportation service providers.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the validity periods for the IATA airline code and the business partner are correctly aligned.