How To Fix DI_PCS101 - Partner & not created as customer or vendor

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DI_PCS - Msgs for DI A&D PCS: Pooled, Customer & Subcontracting Stock

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Partner & not created as customer or vendor

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DI_PCS101 - Partner & not created as customer or vendor ?

  The SAP error message DI_PCS101 indicates that a partner (such as a business partner or customer/vendor) is not created in the system as either a customer or a vendor. This error typically arises in scenarios where a business process requires a partner to be defined in the system, but the necessary master data has not been set up.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Data: The partner you are trying to use has not been created as a customer or vendor in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Partner Type: The partner type being used may not be correctly defined or may not correspond to a valid customer or vendor.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the partner from being recognized as a customer or vendor.
  Data Transfer Issues: If you are using data transfer processes (like IDocs or BAPIs), there may be issues in the data being sent or received.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the Partner:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., XD01 for customers or MK01 for vendors) to create the partner as a customer or vendor.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Partner Type:
  
  Verify that the partner type you are using is correctly defined in the system and corresponds to a valid customer or vendor.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to partner determination and master data management. Ensure that the necessary settings are in place for the partner types you are working with.
  
  
  
  Data Transfer Validation:
  
  If you are using data transfer methods, validate the data being sent to ensure it meets the requirements for creating a customer or vendor.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and related processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XD01: Create Customer (General Data)
  XD02: Change Customer
  XD03: Display Customer
  MK01: Create Vendor
  MK02: Change Vendor
  MK03: Display Vendor
  
  
  
  Business Partner Approach: In newer versions of SAP (like S/4HANA), the Business Partner (BP) approach is used, which consolidates customer and vendor data. Ensure that the partner is created in the Business Partner transaction (BP).
  
  
  Error Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more details on the error and any related messages that could provide further insights.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DI_PCS101 error and ensure that the necessary partner data is correctly set up in your SAP system.