How To Fix RETMFI008 - &1: business partner &2 is not customer or vendor


RETMFI008 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: RETMFI - Messages for Posting Terms

  • Message number: 008

  • Message text: &1: business partner &2 is not customer or vendor

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RETMFI008 - &1: business partner &2 is not customer or vendor ?
    The SAP error message RETMFI008 indicates that the business partner you are trying to use is neither a customer nor a vendor. This error typically arises in scenarios where a business partner is expected to have a specific role (either as a customer or vendor) but does not have the necessary configuration.
    
    Cause: Business Partner Role: The business partner in question does not have the required role assigned. In SAP, business partners can have multiple roles, and if the role of customer or vendor is not assigned, this error will occur. Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as the business partner being created but not properly configured as a customer or vendor. Incorrect Business Partner: The business partner ID being referenced may be incorrect or may not exist in the system.
    Solution: Check Business Partner Roles: Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner). Enter the business partner ID that is causing the error. Check

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