How To Fix EDOCUMENT_EU018 - No party found for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDOCUMENT_EU - eDocument EU Message Class

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No party found for &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDOCUMENT_EU018 - No party found for &1 ?

  The SAP error message EDOCUMENT_EU018: No party found for &1 typically occurs in the context of electronic document processing, particularly when dealing with electronic invoicing or compliance with European regulations. This error indicates that the system could not find a relevant business partner (party) associated with the specified identifier (represented by &1).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business Partner: The most common cause is that the business partner (customer or vendor) associated with the document does not exist in the system or is not properly configured.
  Incorrect Configuration: The business partner may not be correctly linked to the relevant document type or electronic document processing settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the business partner master data.
  Inactive Business Partner: The business partner might be inactive or not assigned to the relevant company code or sales area.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Master Data:
  
  Go to the Business Partner transaction (BP) and verify that the business partner exists.
  Ensure that the business partner is active and properly configured for the relevant roles (e.g., customer, vendor).
  
  
  
  Verify Document Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for electronic documents in the system. Ensure that the document type is correctly set up to recognize the business partner.
  Ensure that the relevant settings for electronic invoicing or document processing are correctly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks to identify any discrepancies in the business partner data.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly in the business partner master data.
  
  
  
  Review Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the business partner is assigned to the correct company code and sales area, if applicable.
  Check if the business partner is linked to the relevant document type in the electronic document settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to electronic document processing for any specific requirements or configurations that may be necessary.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant transaction data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), and any specific transaction codes related to electronic document processing.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message EDOCUMENT_EU018 for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for electronic invoicing and business partner management to ensure compliance with the necessary requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message EDOCUMENT_EU018 in your SAP system.