How To Fix >0518 - Specify a business partner, contract account, contract or ref. doc. numb.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >0 - General Basis texts

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Specify a business partner, contract account, contract or ref. doc. numb.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >0518 - Specify a business partner, contract account, contract or ref. doc. numb. ?

  The SAP error message 0518 ("Specify a business partner, contract account, contract or ref. doc. numb.") typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a transaction that requires a specific business partner, contract account, contract, or reference document number, but this information has not been provided or is incomplete.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The user has not entered the required fields in the transaction screen.
  Incorrect Data: The data entered may not correspond to valid business partners, contract accounts, or contracts in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the business partner or contract management settings in SAP.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified business partner or contract.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that all required fields are filled in correctly. Look for fields related to business partner, contract account, contract, or reference document number.
  Validate Data: Verify that the data entered corresponds to existing records in the system. You can use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or FD32 (Display Customer) to check if the business partner or contract account exists.
  Review Configuration: If you have access, check the configuration settings related to business partners and contracts in the SAP system. This may involve reviewing settings in the SPRO transaction.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the required data. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for the specific transaction you are using to understand the required fields and data formats.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for Business Partner, FD32 for Customer Master Data, and others that may be relevant to your specific use case.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.