How To Fix CA_TTE444 - Maintain own business partner ID in item business partner

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CA_TTE - TTE Messages

• Message number: 444

• Message text: Maintain own business partner ID in item business partner

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

In the Input Document,
Choose the relevant item.
Choose <ZK>Item BP.</>
Maintain own <ZK>Business Partner ID.</>
Choose <ZK>Save</>.
To update Customizing settings, choose <DS:SIMG.SIMG_REFRESH>Immediate
Customizing Refresh</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CA_TTE444 - Maintain own business partner ID in item business partner ?

  The SAP error message CA_TTE444, which states "Maintain own business partner ID in item business partner," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Transportation Management (TM) or related modules where business partner (BP) information is crucial for processing transactions.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when a transaction or document is being processed that requires a business partner ID, but the system cannot find a valid or maintained business partner ID for the item in question. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Business Partner: The business partner ID has not been assigned or maintained for the specific item.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for business partners may not be correctly set up in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the business partner ID is expected but not found.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CA_TTE444 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Assignment:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or document where the error occurred.
  Verify if the business partner ID is assigned to the item. If not, you will need to assign a valid business partner ID.
  
  
  
  Maintain Business Partner:
  
  Go to the Business Partner transaction (BP) in SAP.
  Ensure that the business partner ID is created and properly maintained with all necessary details.
  Make sure that the business partner is assigned to the relevant roles (e.g., customer, vendor) as required by your business processes.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to business partners. Ensure that the settings align with your business requirements.
  If you are using SAP TM, ensure that the business partner settings are correctly configured in the Transportation Management settings.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any relevant data consistency checks or reports to identify and rectify any inconsistencies in the business partner data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to business partner management in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Roles: Understand the different roles that a business partner can have in SAP (e.g., customer, supplier) and ensure that the correct roles are assigned.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), and any specific transaction codes related to your module (e.g., TM).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to CA_TTE444 for any specific fixes or updates that may address this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CA_TTE444 error and ensure that the business partner information is correctly maintained in your SAP system.