How To Fix /SAPAPO/CMDS_EDI_APO050 - No sold-to party found for vendor number &1, plant &2, unloading point &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CMDS_EDI_APO -

• Message number: 050

• Message text: No sold-to party found for vendor number &1, plant &2, unloading point &3

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CMDS_EDI_APO050 - No sold-to party found for vendor number &1, plant &2, unloading point &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CMDS_EDI_APO050 indicates that the system could not find a sold-to party for the specified vendor number, plant, and unloading point. This error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when dealing with EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Data: The sold-to party (customer) is not defined for the specified vendor, plant, and unloading point in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the proper mapping of vendors to sold-to parties.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies or missing entries in the relevant master data tables.
  Incorrect EDI Message: The EDI message being processed may not contain the correct information or may be formatted incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the sold-to party is correctly defined in the system for the specified vendor, plant, and unloading point.
  Use transaction codes like XD03 (Display Customer) or MK03 (Display Vendor) to check the relevant master data.
  
  
  
  Maintain Relationships:
  
  If the sold-to party is missing, you may need to create or maintain the relationship between the vendor and the sold-to party. This can typically be done in the customer/vendor master data settings.
  
  
  
  Review EDI Configuration:
  
  Check the EDI configuration settings to ensure that the mapping between vendors and sold-to parties is correctly set up.
  Ensure that the relevant EDI message types are configured properly in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the master data to identify any discrepancies or missing entries.
  Use transaction codes like SLG1 to check for application logs that might provide more details about the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for any additional guidance or patches that may be available.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as XD03, MK03, WE20 (for EDI partner profiles), and WE19 (for testing EDI messages).
  Master Data Tables: Understand the relevant tables involved, such as KNA1 (Customer Master), LFA1 (Vendor Master), and any specific tables related to EDI configurations.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message for any known issues or fixes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.