How To Fix /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES114 - Business partner &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 114

• Message text: Business partner &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES114 - Business partner &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES114 Business partner &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is unable to find a specified business partner (BP) in the system. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Business Partner Not Created: The business partner referenced in the error message has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Business Partner ID: The ID of the business partner may have been entered incorrectly, leading to the system not being able to find it.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the business partner data is supposed to be synchronized from another system (like SAP ERP), there may be issues with the data transfer.
  Inactive Business Partner: The business partner exists but is marked as inactive or not valid for the current transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the business partner data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Creation:
  
  Go to the Business Partner transaction (BP) in SAP and verify if the business partner exists. If it does not, create it.
  
  
  
  Verify Business Partner ID:
  
  Double-check the business partner ID you are using in your transaction. Ensure that it is correct and matches the ID in the system.
  
  
  
  Activate Business Partner:
  
  If the business partner exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can be done in the Business Partner transaction by changing the status.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If the business partner is supposed to be synchronized from another system, check the integration settings and ensure that the data transfer is functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the business partner data. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Consult with IT Support:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with your IT support team or SAP Basis team to investigate any underlying issues with the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to manage business partner data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on managing business partners in SAP TM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES114 Business partner &1 does not exist.