How To Fix PLM_SE_EAM_SC014 - Partner Type Code is initial

PLM_SE_EAM_SC014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_SE_EAM_SC - Messages for PLM Services

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Partner Type Code is initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLM_SE_EAM_SC014 - Partner Type Code is initial ?

  The SAP error message PLM_SE_EAM_SC014 with the description "Partner Type Code is initial" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Plant Maintenance (PM) or Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) modules. This error indicates that a required partner type code is missing or not properly defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Type: The partner type code, which is used to identify the role of a partner (such as vendor, customer, etc.), is not specified in the relevant transaction or configuration.
  
  Configuration Issues: The partner function may not be correctly configured in the system, leading to the absence of a partner type code.
  Data Entry Error: During data entry, the partner type field may have been left blank or not filled out correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Function Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually found in SPRO under Logistics or EAM settings).
  Ensure that the partner functions are correctly defined and that the partner type codes are