How To Fix CRM_PAYPLAN042 - No suitable partner master data found

CRM_PAYPLAN042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_PAYPLAN - Messages of Payment Plan Set

• Message number: 042

• Message text: No suitable partner master data found

What causes this issue?

If you want to assign existing payment cards to a document, you must
assign a suitable business partner, for example, a payer or a
sold-to-party.

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?

Create a business partner with the function payer or sold-to-party.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CRM_PAYPLAN042 - Details

• The SAP error message CRM_PAYPLAN042 indicates that the system could not find suitable partner master data for a payment plan. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when trying to create or process payment plans, and it suggests that the necessary partner data (such as customer or vendor information) is missing or not properly configured.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Partner Data: The partner master data (e.g., customer or vendor records) may not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Partner Role: The partner role required for the payment plan may not be assigned to the partner master data.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the partner master data that prevent it from being recognized.
  Inactive or Blocked Partners: The partner master data may be inactive or blocked, making it unsuitable for the transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the CRM system that affect how partner data is retrieved