How To Fix /ISDFPS/PM_INT020 - Cannot update data for partner &1/&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/PM_INT -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Cannot update data for partner &1/&2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/PM_INT020 - Cannot update data for partner &1/&2 ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/PM_INT020 Cannot update data for partner &1/&2 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP S/4HANA systems when there is an issue with updating data related to a specific partner (e.g., a business partner or vendor). The placeholders &1 and &2 represent the specific identifiers for the partner in question.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Locking: The data for the specified partner may be locked by another process or user, preventing updates.
  Missing Data: Required data for the partner may be missing or incomplete, leading to an inability to perform the update.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to perform the update may not have the necessary authorizations to modify the data for the specified partner.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as database connectivity problems or inconsistencies in the data model.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the system related to partner data management could lead