How To Fix APO_BAPI414 - Partner-dependent purchasing document: mandatory field &1 is not filled

APO_BAPI414 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APO_BAPI - Message Class for APO BAPIs

• Message number: 414

• Message text: Partner-dependent purchasing document: mandatory field &1 is not filled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APO_BAPI414 - Partner-dependent purchasing document: mandatory field &1 is not filled ?

  The SAP error message APO_BAPI414 indicates that a mandatory field in a partner-dependent purchasing document is not filled. This error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to create or update a purchasing document, such as a purchase order or a purchase requisition, and a required field related to the partner (vendor, customer, etc.) is missing.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Mandatory Fields: The specific mandatory field indicated by &1 in the error message is not filled in the document. This could be fields like vendor, purchasing organization, or other partner-related information.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the system may require certain fields to be filled based on the document type or the partner role.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data for the partner (e.g., vendor master data) that prevent the document from being processed