How To Fix /SCMTMS/WBN057 - Carrier or sold-to party &1 already exists


/SCMTMS/WBN057 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: /SCMTMS/WBN -

  • Message number: 057

  • Message text: Carrier or sold-to party &1 already exists

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/WBN057 - Carrier or sold-to party &1 already exists ?
    The SAP error message /SCMTMS/WBN057 Carrier or sold-to party &1 already exists typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an attempt to create or modify a carrier or sold-to party that already exists in the system. This error is a validation check to prevent duplicate entries for carriers or sold-to parties.
    
    Cause: Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the carrier or sold-to party you are trying to create or modify already exists in the system. Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be duplicates that were not cleaned up. Incorrect Input: The user may have entered the same carrier or sold-to party information inadvertently.
    Solution: Check Existing Entries: Navigate to the relevant transaction or table in SAP to check if the carrier or sold-to party already exists. You can use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/PRT for carriers or relevant transaction

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