How To Fix /BEV4/PLPEND012 - No partner function assignment exists in pendulum list

/BEV4/PLPEND012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BEV4/PLPEND -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: No partner function assignment exists in pendulum list

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BEV4/PLPEND012 - No partner function assignment exists in pendulum list ?

  The SAP error message /BEV4/PLPEND012 No partner function assignment exists in pendulum list typically occurs in the context of the SAP Beverage Management module, particularly when dealing with partner functions in the pendulum list. This error indicates that there is no assignment of partner functions for the specified business partner in the context of the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Function Assignment: The primary cause of this error is that the partner function (such as customer, vendor, etc.) has not been assigned to the business partner in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the partner function settings or the pendulum list setup.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to the business partner or the partner functions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Function Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) and check the partner functions assigned to the relevant business partner.
  Ensure that the necessary partner