How To Fix F5636 - The trading partner entered in account & & is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 636

• Message text: The trading partner entered in account & & is not valid

What causes this issue?

You have entered a cross-company code transaction. The system should
now automatically generate a clearing posting for account &V1& in
company code &V2&. The system determines the trading partner for this
line item from the company code to which the clearing posting is made.
This trading partner must be the same as that in the account master
record.

System Response

The system does not carry out the posting.

How to fix this error?

Change the master record of the account in question. Adjust the trading
partner entered there accordingly.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5636 - The trading partner entered in account & & is not valid ?

  The SAP error message F5636 indicates that the trading partner entered in a specific account is not valid. This error typically occurs during the posting of financial documents, such as invoices or payments, where a trading partner (which can be a customer, vendor, or other business partner) is required.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Trading Partner: The trading partner specified in the transaction does not exist in the system or is not properly configured.
  Master Data Issues: The trading partner may not be assigned to the relevant company code or may be inactive.
  Configuration Issues: The trading partner may not be set up correctly in the system, or there may be missing data in the master record.
  Account Assignment: The account being used may not be linked to the trading partner in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Trading Partner Master Data:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., BP for Business Partner) and verify that the trading partner exists and is active.
  Ensure that the trading partner is assigned to the correct company code.
  
  
  
  Review Account Configuration:
  
  Check the account settings in the FS00 transaction (G/L Account Master) to ensure that the trading partner is correctly linked to the account.
  Ensure that the account is set up to allow postings with the specified trading partner.
  
  
  
  Correct Posting Document:
  
  If the trading partner is incorrect in the document you are trying to post, correct it and try posting again.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you suspect that the issue is related to configuration, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the trading partner settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest patches and updates, as sometimes bugs can cause unexpected behavior.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner
  FS00: G/L Account Master
  FB50: G/L Account Document Entry (for testing the posting)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. You can search for F5636 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to trading partner configuration and master data management for further insights.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the F5636 error message in SAP.