How To Fix CRM_HIERARCHY_IL014 - Partner &1 is not a purchase location

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_HIERARCHY_IL - CRM Account HIerarchy

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Partner &1 is not a purchase location

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_HIERARCHY_IL014 - Partner &1 is not a purchase location ?

  The SAP error message CRM_HIERARCHY_IL014 indicates that the partner specified (denoted as &1) is not recognized as a purchase location in the system. This error typically arises in scenarios where a partner function is expected to be a purchasing location, but the system does not find it configured as such.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Partner Function: The partner function assigned to the partner may not be set up as a purchase location in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The partner master data may not be correctly maintained, leading to the system not recognizing it as a valid purchase location.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not include the partner as a valid purchase location.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the CRM and ERP systems if they are integrated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Function:
  
  Verify that the partner function assigned to the partner is indeed set up as a purchase location. You can