How To Fix CRM_LOCMAP006 - Business partner &1 not created either as plant or vendor

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_LOCMAP - Messages for Mapping Table Business Partner -> Location

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Business partner &1 not created either as plant or vendor

What causes this issue?

Business partners that represent plants from R/3 or locations from APO
are used to portray receiving plants (for procurement transactions) or
issuing plants (for SD transactions). In the first case, the business
partner should be created in the "plant" role, in the second case in
the "vendor" role. This role allows you to find plants easily in the
general business partner search help. However, business partner &V1& is
not created in the role "plant".

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?

Maintain the business partner &V1& when necessary in the "plant" role
or in the "vendor" role.

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_LOCMAP006 - Business partner &1 not created either as plant or vendor ?

  The SAP error message CRM_LOCMAP006 indicates that a business partner (BP) you are trying to create or use is not recognized as either a plant or a vendor in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when there is an attempt to map or link a business partner to a location or organizational unit, but the system cannot find the necessary configuration or data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Business Partner Configuration: The business partner may not have been created correctly or completely in the system.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The business partner may not have the required roles assigned (e.g., plant or vendor roles).
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the business partner master data.
  Integration Issues: If the business partner is being created or modified through an integration process (e.g., from an external system), there may be issues with the data being sent.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Creation:
  
  Verify that the business partner has been created in the system. You can do this by navigating to the Business Partner transaction (BP) and searching for the specific business partner ID.
  
  
  
  Verify Roles:
  
  Ensure that the business partner has the necessary roles assigned. For a plant, the role might be "Plant" (e.g., role "0001"), and for a vendor, it might be "Vendor" (e.g., role "0002"). You can check this in the Business Partner transaction under the "Roles" tab.
  
  
  
  Complete Missing Data:
  
  If the business partner is missing required information, complete the necessary fields. This may include address details, contact information, and other relevant data.
  
  
  
  Check Integration Settings:
  
  If the business partner is being created through an integration process, check the data being sent from the external system. Ensure that it complies with the required format and contains all necessary information.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may address this specific error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to recreate or reprocess the business partner to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to manage business partner data.
  Role Management: Familiarize yourself with the roles and their significance in the business partner setup.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for your version of SAP CRM for detailed guidance on business partner management.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who can provide deeper insights into the system configuration and data integrity.