How To Fix GMMASTERDATA184 - SD Order cannot be created because partner &1 not assigned to a customer

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GMMASTERDATA - Grant master data maintenance messages only

• Message number: 184

• Message text: SD Order cannot be created because partner &1 not assigned to a customer

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GMMASTERDATA184 - SD Order cannot be created because partner &1 not assigned to a customer ?

  The SAP error message GMMASTERDATA184 indicates that a Sales and Distribution (SD) order cannot be created because a specific partner (identified by &1) is not assigned to a customer in the system. This error typically arises in scenarios where partner functions (like sold-to party, ship-to party, etc.) are required for the creation of sales orders, and the necessary partner data is missing or incorrectly configured.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Assignment: The partner function (e.g., sold-to party, ship-to party) is not assigned to the customer master record.
  Incorrect Customer Master Data: The customer master data may not be set up correctly, or the partner function may not be defined for the customer.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the customer master and the order being created.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to the customer master record (transaction code XD03 for general data or VD03 for sales area data).
  Verify that the partner function (e.g., sold-to