How To Fix CRM_LEAS_BILL_IF042 - Contract &1, item &2: could not determine ship-to party

CRM_LEAS_BILL_IF042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_LEAS_BILL_IF - Messages for Billing Interface

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Contract &1, item &2: could not determine ship-to party

What causes this issue?

The system could not find a business partner for the function "Ship-To
Party" for item &V2& of contract &V1&. The GUID used to determine the
business partner is &V3&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check the specifed contract and contract item.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_LEAS_BILL_IF042 - Contract &1, item &2: could not determine ship-to party ?

  The SAP error message CRM_LEAS_BILL_IF042 indicates that the system is unable to determine the ship-to party for a specific contract and item. This error typically arises in the context of billing or contract management within the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module, particularly when dealing with leasing or rental contracts.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Ship-to Party Information: The contract or item may not have a defined ship-to party in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the contract or item may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to determine the ship-to party.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data records (e.g., customer master data).
  Contract Status: The contract may be in a status that does not allow for the determination of the ship-to party.
  Custom Logic: If there are custom enhancements or logic implemented in the system, they may interfere with the standard determination process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Contract and Item