How To Fix FMCA_TRM_MD027 - Business partner is unknown or cannot be derived

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA_TRM_MD - PSCD: Master Data for TRM

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Business partner is unknown or cannot be derived

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA_TRM_MD027 - Business partner is unknown or cannot be derived ?

  The SAP error message FMCA_TRM_MD027, which states "Business partner is unknown or cannot be derived," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or when working with business partner data in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to identify or derive the business partner associated with a particular transaction or process.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Business Partner Data: The business partner may not be created or may be missing in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for business partner determination may not be set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in related tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the business partner data.
  Transaction Context: The specific transaction or process being executed may not have the necessary context to derive the business partner.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Creation:
  
  Ensure that the business partner is created in the system. You can do this by navigating to the Business Partner transaction (BP) and searching for the relevant business partner.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to business partner determination in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO). Ensure that the settings align with your business processes.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the business partner data. You can use transaction codes like BP or relevant reports to identify any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and manage business partner data. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Context:
  
  Analyze the specific transaction or process that triggered the error. Ensure that all required fields and data are correctly filled out to allow the system to derive the business partner.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like BP (Business Partner), SE16N (Data Browser), and SPRO (Customizing) for managing and checking business partner data.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to business partner management and financial transactions to understand the expected configurations and processes.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.