How To Fix /SCTM/TMMD_UI310 - Business partner &1 does not exist in target system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCTM/TMMD_UI -

• Message number: 310

• Message text: Business partner &1 does not exist in target system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCTM/TMMD_UI310 - Business partner &1 does not exist in target system ?

  The SAP error message /SCTM/TMMD_UI310 Business partner &1 does not exist in target system typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an attempt to reference a business partner that is not recognized in the target system. This can happen during various processes, such as data transfer, integration, or when executing specific transactions.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Business Partner: The business partner referenced in the error message does not exist in the target system. This could be due to:
  
  The business partner not being created in the target system.
  The business partner being deleted or marked as inactive.
  A mismatch in the business partner ID or number between the source and target systems.
  
  
  
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from one system to another (e.g., during a system migration or integration), the business partner data may not have been included in the transfer.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that prevent the recognition of the business partner in the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Business Partner Existence:
  
  Check if the business partner exists in the target system by using transaction code BP (Business Partner) in SAP.
  If it does not exist, create the business partner in the target system.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If the business partner exists in the source system but not in the target system, ensure that the data synchronization process is correctly set up to transfer business partner data.
  Use tools like SAP Data Services or SAP Landscape Management to facilitate data transfer if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check for Deactivation:
  
  If the business partner exists but is inactive, reactivate it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for business partners in both the source and target systems are aligned.
  Check for any relevant customizing settings in the SAP TM configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP notes and documentation related to business partner management and integration processes for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SCTM: SAP Transportation Management related transactions
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to business partner management in SAP TM.
  
  
  Integration Scenarios: If you are working with integration scenarios (e.g., SAP PI/PO, SAP CPI), ensure that the mappings and configurations are correctly set up to handle business partner data.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to view and manage business partners in the target system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the business partner is correctly recognized in the target system.