How To Fix 8B256 - Only one partner in a material document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 256

• Message text: Only one partner in a material document

What causes this issue?

The material document has items belonging to more than one partner id.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

Material document - Nota Fiscal interface error.
All items in the material document are Nota Fiscal relevant, but only
items that belong to the same partner id can be mixed in one document.

How to fix this error?

Create multiple material documents; one per partner id.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B256 - Only one partner in a material document ?

  The SAP error message 8B256: "Only one partner in a material document" typically occurs in the context of material documents, particularly when dealing with goods movements or inventory management. This error indicates that the system expects multiple partners (such as a vendor or customer) to be associated with a material document, but only one partner has been found.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Document Configuration: The material document may have been created with an incorrect configuration that does not meet the requirements for multiple partners.
  Missing Partner Data: The document may lack the necessary partner data, which could be due to incomplete entries during the document creation process.
  System Settings: The system settings or configuration for the material document type may not allow for the expected partner relationships.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Entries: Review the material document to ensure that all required partner information is correctly entered. Make sure that the document includes all necessary partners.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the material document type in the SAP system. Ensure that it is set up to allow for multiple partners if that is the intended functionality.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the material document type you are working with. This may provide insights into the expected partner configurations.
  Error Handling: If the error persists, consider implementing error handling procedures in your process to catch and address such issues before they lead to document creation errors.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MB1A, MB1B, or MB1C, which are used for various goods movements.
  Material Document Types: Understand the different types of material documents and their specific requirements regarding partner data.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented in your SAP system, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect the handling of partner data in material documents.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.