How To Fix 67356 - At least one main contractual partner must be available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 67 - Loans Messages - Financial Assets Management

• Message number: 356

• Message text: At least one main contractual partner must be available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 67356 - At least one main contractual partner must be available ?

  The SAP error message 67356, "At least one main contractual partner must be available," typically occurs in the context of contract management or when dealing with business partner relationships in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires at least one main contractual partner to be defined for the transaction or document you are trying to process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Main Contractual Partner: The primary reason for this error is that the document or transaction you are working with does not have a main contractual partner assigned. This could be due to incomplete data entry or configuration issues.
  Incorrect Business Partner Configuration: The business partner may not be set up correctly in the system, or the relationship type may not be defined properly.
  Transaction Type Requirements: Certain transaction types may require specific contractual partners to be defined, and if they are not, this error will be triggered.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Assignment:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or document where the error occurred.
  Ensure that a main contractual partner is assigned. This can usually be done in the header or partner tab of the document.
  If necessary, add or select a valid business partner that meets the criteria for being a main contractual partner.
  
  
  
  Review Business Partner Configuration:
  
  Go to the Business Partner (BP) transaction (BP) and check the configuration of the business partners involved.
  Ensure that the business partner is marked as a "main" partner and that the necessary roles are assigned (e.g., sold-to party, ship-to party).
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Type Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the specific transaction type you are working with. Ensure that it is set up to require a main contractual partner and that the necessary relationships are defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the required settings or configurations, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to process the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. Sometimes, specific versions of SAP may have bugs that are documented in SAP Notes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), ME21N (Create Purchase Order), or VA01 (Create Sales Order) depending on the context of the error.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify business partners and transactions.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal IT team for further investigation.