How To Fix MPE_BUYOFF_MSGS027 - Invalid partner &1: Enter valid partner for plant &2 and work center &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_BUYOFF_MSGS -

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Invalid partner &1: Enter valid partner for plant &2 and work center &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_BUYOFF_MSGS027 - Invalid partner &1: Enter valid partner for plant &2 and work center &3 ?

  The SAP error message MPE_BUYOFF_MSGS027 indicates that there is an issue with the partner data associated with a specific plant and work center in the system. This error typically arises in the context of procurement or production processes where partner functions (like vendors or suppliers) are required.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The partner (vendor or supplier) specified in the transaction is not valid for the given plant and work center.
  The partner data may not be maintained correctly in the system.
  There may be a mismatch in the configuration or master data settings for the plant and work center.
  The partner may not be assigned to the relevant purchasing organization or may not be active.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Partner Data:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., ME11 for creating purchasing info records, ME12 for changing them).
  Verify that the partner (vendor/supplier) is correctly assigned to the plant and work center in question.
  
  
  
  Maintain Partner Functions:
  
  Ensure that the partner functions are correctly maintained in the vendor master data. You can do this by navigating to the vendor master record (transaction code XK02 or MK02) and checking the relevant partner functions.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant and Work Center Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the plant and work center in the SAP system. Ensure that the work center is correctly assigned to the plant and that the necessary partner data is maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Purchasing Organization:
  
  Ensure that the vendor is assigned to the correct purchasing organization that corresponds to the plant and work center.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or help files for additional context on partner data requirements for your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME11, ME12: For maintaining purchasing info records.
  XK02, MK02: For maintaining vendor master data.
  CR01, CR02: For maintaining work centers.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal for detailed information on partner functions and vendor master data management.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message MPE_BUYOFF_MSGS027.