How To Fix E0406 - Partner not found in partner table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 406

• Message text: Partner not found in partner table

What causes this issue?

Partner number '&v1&', partner type '&v2&' was not found in table
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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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0406 - Partner not found in partner table ?

  The SAP error message E0406, "Partner not found in partner table," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a specified partner (such as a customer, vendor, or business partner) in the relevant partner master data tables. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during document processing, partner determination, or when trying to access partner-related information.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Partner Data: The partner (customer, vendor, or business partner) has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Partner Number: The partner number being referenced is incorrect or has been mistyped.
  Data Deletion: The partner data may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for the current transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the partner data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of partner determination settings in the relevant module (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Materials Management).
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Partner Existence:
  
  Verify if the partner exists in the system by checking the relevant master data transaction (e.g., XD03 for customers, MK03 for vendors).
  If the partner does not exist, create it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., XD01 for customers, MK01 for vendors).
  
  
  
  Verify Partner Number:
  
  Ensure that the partner number being used is correct. Check for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Review Deletion/Archiving:
  
  Check if the partner has been deleted or archived. If so, you may need to restore the data or create a new partner.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the partner data. This can be checked with the security team or by reviewing the user roles.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the error occurs during partner determination, review the configuration settings in the relevant module. Ensure that the partner determination procedure is correctly set up and that the necessary partner types are defined.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the transaction to identify where the error is occurring. This may require technical assistance from an ABAP developer.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XD03: Display Customer
  MK03: Display Vendor
  BP: Business Partner transaction for managing business partner data.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for partner determination and master data management for more detailed information on how partners are managed in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the E0406 error and implement the appropriate solution.