How To Fix FTVV_MESSAGES391 - Partner & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTVV_MESSAGES - Reporting Financial Assets Management

• Message number: 391

• Message text: Partner & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTVV_MESSAGES391 - Partner & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FTVV_MESSAGES391 typically indicates that a partner (such as a vendor, customer, or business partner) does not exist in the system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during the creation of documents, processing transactions, or when trying to access partner-related data.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Partner: The partner ID you are trying to use does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Partner Type: The partner type (e.g., vendor, customer) may not match the expected type for the transaction.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing entries or incorrect configurations.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the partner data.
  Inactive Partner: The partner may exist but is marked as inactive or blocked.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Partner Existence:
  
  Check if the partner ID you are using is correct. You can do this by navigating to the relevant master data transaction (e.g., BP for Business Partner, XK03 for Vendor, FD03 for Customer) and searching for the partner.
  
  
  
  Check Partner Type:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct partner type for the transaction. For example, if you are processing a vendor invoice, make sure you are using a vendor partner.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  If the partner should exist, check the master data for any inconsistencies. You may need to create or update the partner record if it is missing or incorrect.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the partner data. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Activate/Unblock Partner:
  
  If the partner exists but is inactive or blocked, you may need to activate or unblock the partner in the master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on the error message and related transactions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing partners, such as:
  
  BP (Business Partner)
  XK01/XK02/XK03 (Vendor Master)
  FD01/FD02/FD03 (Customer Master)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Community forums for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.