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

MPE_BUYOFF_MSGS027 - Overview

• 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