How To Fix G3318 - Line item requires a trading partner (mandatory)

G3318 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G3 - Messages for SAP Consolidation: Integration

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Line item requires a trading partner (mandatory)

What causes this issue?

The target item determined by the system requires a breakdown by
partner units. In order to construct the partner unit, consolidation
type &V1& requires a trading partner to assigned in the document line.

System Response

This record cannot be posted to the consolidation database.

How to fix this error?

Define the partner company ID in the master record of the org. unit in
question.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G3318 - Line item requires a trading partner (mandatory) ?

  The SAP error message G3318 ("Line item requires a trading partner (mandatory)") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with intercompany postings or transactions that involve multiple entities within a corporate group. This error indicates that a trading partner (the entity with which the transaction is being conducted) is required but has not been specified in the line item.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Trading Partner: The most common cause of this error is that the trading partner field is not filled in for the line item in question. This is mandatory for certain types of transactions, especially in intercompany accounting.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require a trading partner for specific document types or account types.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have mandatory fields that need to be filled out, including the trading partner.
  Data Entry Errors: Sometimes, the error can arise from incorrect