How To Fix /PM0/ABD_PR_MESSAGE020 - Specify business partner for share segment of participant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABD_PR_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Specify business partner for share segment of participant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABD_PR_MESSAGE020 - Specify business partner for share segment of participant ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABD_PR_MESSAGE020 indicates that a business partner must be specified for the share segment of a participant in a specific context, likely related to project management or asset management within the SAP system. This error typically arises when the system expects a business partner to be defined for a participant in a project or asset-related transaction, but it is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business Partner: The most common cause is that the business partner information has not been entered or is incomplete for the participant in question.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require a business partner to be linked to certain transactions or entities.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a data entry error where the business partner was not correctly assigned or saved.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Assignment:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or master data where the participant is defined.
  Ensure that a business partner is assigned to the participant. This can usually be done in the project or asset management module.
  If the participant is a person or organization, ensure that their business partner record is complete and active.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Business Partner:
  
  If the business partner does not exist, create a new business partner record in the system.
  If it exists but is incomplete, update the record to include all necessary information.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the requirement for a business partner is correctly set up.
  Consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant to verify that the settings align with your business processes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, re-attempt the transaction that generated the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your SAP version, you may use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to manage business partner data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on business partner management and project management processes.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By ensuring that all required business partner information is correctly entered and configured, you should be able to resolve the error message and proceed with your transactions.