How To Fix GJ293 - Partner & Is Suspended.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GJ - Joint Venture Accounting

• Message number: 293

• Message text: Partner & Is Suspended.

What causes this issue?

The partner you have chosen to carry another one is suspended.

System Response

A warning is issued because you might not want to choose a suspended
partner to carry another one.

How to fix this error?

Please check the carrying partner.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GJ293 - Partner & Is Suspended. ?

  The SAP error message GJ293, which states "Partner & is Suspended," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Joint Venture Accounting (JVA) module. This error indicates that a partner (usually a business partner or vendor) involved in a joint venture is currently marked as suspended, which prevents any transactions or postings involving that partner.
  Cause:
  
  
  Suspended Status: The partner has been set to a suspended status in the system. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The partner is no longer active or has been deactivated.
  There are issues with the partner's financial standing or compliance.
  The partner has been flagged for review or audit.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the JVA module that are causing the partner to be treated as suspended.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry or updates in the partner master data could lead to the partner being marked as suspended.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Status:
  
  Navigate to the partner master data in SAP (transaction code BP or XK03 for vendors).
  Verify the status of the partner. If it is marked as suspended, you will need to change it back to active.
  
  
  
  Update Partner Status:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can change the status of the partner from suspended to active. This usually involves editing the partner's master data and saving the changes.
  
  
  
  Consult with Relevant Departments:
  
  If you are unsure why the partner is suspended, consult with your finance or compliance department to understand the reason behind the suspension and whether it is appropriate to reactivate the partner.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the JVA module to ensure that there are no rules or settings that automatically suspend partners under certain conditions.
  
  
  
  Check for Related Transactions:
  
  Ensure that there are no pending transactions or issues related to the partner that need to be resolved before reactivating them.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), XK03 (Display Vendor), and CJ20N (Project Builder) for managing partners and projects.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to partner statuses.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on managing partners in the JVA module.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GJ293 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.