How To Fix /SAPAPO/LOC116 - Assigned business partner does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/LOC -

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Assigned business partner does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOC116 - Assigned business partner does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOC116 Assigned business partner does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the business partner data associated with a location or a master data object. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business Partner: The business partner that is assigned to a location or master data object does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Assignment: The business partner may have been incorrectly assigned or may not be linked properly to the relevant location.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between different SAP systems (e.g., between SAP ERP and SAP APO).
  Inconsistent Master Data: The master data in the system may be inconsistent or incomplete, leading to the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) in SAP.
  Verify if the business partner in question exists