How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_CH_BAPI105 - Customer ID could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_CH_BAPI -

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Customer ID could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_CH_BAPI105 - Customer ID could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_CH_BAPI105 Customer ID could not be determined typically occurs in the context of a Purchase Order (PO) change process, particularly when using BAPIs (Business Application Programming Interfaces) to update or create purchase orders. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid customer ID associated with the transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Customer Data: The customer ID may not be maintained in the relevant master data records (e.g., vendor master, customer master).
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the purchasing organization or company code may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to determine the customer ID.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being passed to the BAPI, such as incorrect or incomplete parameters.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to access customer data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the customer ID is correctly maintained in the relevant master data records. This includes checking the vendor master data if the customer is a vendor.
  Ensure that the customer ID is active and not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Review BAPI Parameters:
  
  Check the parameters being passed to the BAPI. Ensure that all required fields are populated correctly, especially those related to customer information.
  If you are using a custom program or interface, review the code to ensure that it is correctly retrieving and passing the customer ID.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the purchasing organization and company code. Ensure that they are set up correctly to link the customer ID with the relevant purchasing documents.
  Check the settings in transaction codes like SPRO to ensure that the necessary links between customers and vendors are established.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access customer data. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the BAPI call to trace where the customer ID is being determined and identify any potential issues in the logic.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAPI Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for the specific BAPI being used to understand the required parameters and expected behavior.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.