How To Fix CMD_MLTAS051 - No standard vendor is assigned to business partner &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMD_MLTAS - Messages for multiple assignment function

• Message number: 051

• Message text: No standard vendor is assigned to business partner &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMD_MLTAS051 - No standard vendor is assigned to business partner &1 ?

  The SAP error message CMD_MLTAS051 indicates that there is no standard vendor assigned to the specified business partner (BP). This error typically arises in scenarios where a business partner is expected to have a standard vendor role, but the system cannot find one.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Vendor Assignment: The business partner has not been assigned a vendor role in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for business partners and vendor roles may not be set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the business partner master data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CMD_MLTAS051 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP to access the Business Partner master data.
  Search for the business partner in question and check the roles assigned to it.
  Ensure that the "Vendor" role (typically "FLCU00" for customer or "FLVN00" for vendor) is assigned to the business partner.
  
  
  
  Assign Vendor Role:
  
  If the vendor role is missing, you can assign it by editing the business partner and adding the appropriate vendor role.
  Make sure to fill in all required fields for the vendor role.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the data related to the business partner and vendor.
  You can use transaction codes like BP or SE16N to check the underlying tables for any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings for business partners and vendor roles in the SAP system.
  Check if the necessary customizing settings are in place for the integration of business partners and vendors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to business partner and vendor integration for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP - Business Partner Maintenance
  SE16N - Data Browser for checking tables
  
  
  Tables: 
  
  BUT000 - Business Partner: General Data
  LFA1 - Vendor Master (General Section)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMD_MLTAS051 error and ensure that the business partner is correctly assigned as a vendor in the SAP system.