How To Fix F5A362 - No unique partner company number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5A - Document Editing

• Message number: 362

• Message text: No unique partner company number

What causes this issue?

The indicator <DS:DE.XGSUB>Cross-company</> is set in the settings for
the document type. The document can have several partner companies;
there is no document-wide unique partner company number.

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?

To display the relevant partner company, change to the item screen and
choose <LS>Extras -> Partner Company</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5A362 - No unique partner company number ?

  The SAP error message F5A362: "No unique partner company number" typically occurs in the context of partner functions in SAP, particularly when dealing with business partner (BP) data or customer/vendor master data. This error indicates that the system is unable to identify a unique partner due to duplicate entries or missing information.
  Causes:
  
  Duplicate Entries: There may be multiple entries for the same partner in the system, leading to ambiguity.
  Missing Data: Required fields for the partner function may not be filled out correctly, causing the system to be unable to identify a unique partner.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for partner functions or business partners may not be set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as different formats or missing links between related entities.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates:
  
  Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or XD03/VD03 (Display Customer) to search for existing partner entries.
  Ensure that there are no duplicate entries for the partner in question.
  
  
  
  Review Partner Data:
  
  Verify that all required fields for the partner function are filled out correctly.
  Ensure that the partner number is correctly assigned and that there are no typos or formatting issues.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Check the configuration settings for partner functions in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that the partner determination procedure is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks to identify any inconsistencies in the partner data.
  Use transaction codes like SE16 to view the relevant tables and check for anomalies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and its context.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP, XD03, VD03, SPRO, and SE16.
  Business Partner Roles: Understand the different roles and functions associated with business partners in SAP, as this can impact how partners are identified.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or patches.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.