How To Fix PFM_01CA288 - Partner type & is not correct

PFM_01CA288 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_01CA - Generic messages for developments

• Message number: 288

• Message text: Partner type & is not correct

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_01CA288 - Partner type & is not correct ?

  The SAP error message PFM_01CA288 indicates that there is an issue with the partner type specified in a transaction or configuration. This error typically arises in scenarios involving partner profiles, such as when dealing with EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) or other partner-related configurations in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Partner type & is not correct" usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Partner Type: The partner type specified in the transaction does not match the expected partner type defined in the system. For example, if the system expects a vendor (type "LI") but receives a customer (type "KU"), this error will occur.
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The partner type may not be properly configured in the partner profile or in the relevant transaction settings.
  
  
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the partner type field during data entry.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: The partner type may not be consistent with the data in the