How To Fix ME356 - No partners could be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 356

• Message text: No partners could be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME356 - No partners could be determined ?

  The SAP error message ME356 ("No partners could be determined") typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions, when the system is unable to find the necessary partner information (like vendor, supplier, or other relevant business partners) for the transaction.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Vendor Master Data: The vendor master record may not be created or may be incomplete. This includes missing information such as the vendor's address, communication details, or purchasing organization data.
  
  
  Incorrect Partner Functions: The partner functions (like vendor, contact person, etc.) may not be correctly assigned in the purchasing document or may not exist in the vendor master data.
  
  
  Purchasing Organization Issues: The purchasing organization may not be correctly assigned to the vendor or may not have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data entered in the purchasing document or in the vendor master data.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system for partner determination may not be set up correctly.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 or MK03) and ensure that the vendor is correctly set up with all necessary information.
  Verify that the vendor is assigned to the correct purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Review Partner Functions:
  
  Check the partner functions in the purchasing document to ensure that they are correctly assigned and that the necessary partner types are included.
  
  
  
  Validate Purchasing Organization:
  
  Ensure that the purchasing organization is correctly assigned to the vendor and that it has the necessary authorizations to create or process the purchasing document.
  
  
  
  Check Document Data:
  
  Review the purchasing document for any missing or incorrect data that could prevent partner determination.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If you have access, review the configuration settings for partner determination in the relevant customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the partner determination procedure is correctly set up for the purchasing documents.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  XK03 - Display Vendor
  MK03 - Display Vendor (Purchasing)
  ME21N - Create Purchase Order
  ME52N - Change Purchase Requisition
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to partner determination.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on partner determination and vendor master data management for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ME356 error in SAP.