How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ589 - Sender party internal ID &1 is longer than 10 characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 589

• Message text: Sender party internal ID &1 is longer than 10 characters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ589 - Sender party internal ID &1 is longer than 10 characters ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ589 Sender party internal ID &1 is longer than 10 characters typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the internal ID of a sender party (such as a vendor, customer, or other business partner) being longer than the allowed character limit.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the internal ID of the sender party exceeding the maximum length of 10 characters. This can happen if:
  
  The ID was manually entered or imported from an external system with a longer format.
  There is a mismatch in the configuration settings that define the length of the internal ID.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Sender Party ID:
  
  Review the sender party's internal ID in the relevant master data (e.g., Business Partner, Vendor, Customer).
  Ensure that the ID does not exceed 10 characters.
  
  
  
  Modify the ID:
  
  If the ID is longer than 10 characters, you may need to modify it to fit within the limit. This could involve renaming the ID or creating a new entry with a valid ID.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in SAP TM to ensure that the length of the internal ID is set correctly. This may involve looking into the customizing settings for business partners or other relevant entities.
  
  
  
  Data Import/Integration:
  
  If the data is being imported from an external system, ensure that the data mapping and transformation processes are correctly set up to truncate or format the IDs to meet the 10-character limit.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP TM you are using for any additional guidance or updates regarding this error.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to Business Partner management (e.g., BP) and Transportation Management (e.g., /SCMTMS/*) for further investigation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.