How To Fix /SAPAPO/MAT368 - Plant &1 has no entitled (Business partner with role CRM011 = plant)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MAT -

• Message number: 368

• Message text: Plant &1 has no entitled (Business partner with role CRM011 = plant)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT368 - Plant &1 has no entitled (Business partner with role CRM011 = plant) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT368 indicates that the specified plant does not have an entitled business partner with the role CRM011, which is typically associated with the plant in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error can occur during various processes, such as when trying to create or modify master data, or when executing planning functions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business Partner: The plant in question does not have a corresponding business partner defined in the system.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The business partner exists, but it does not have the required role CRM011 assigned to it.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between different SAP systems (e.g., between SAP ERP and SAP APO).
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for business partners or plants may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) in SAP.
  Search for the business partner associated with the plant.
  Ensure that the business partner exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Assign the Correct Role:
  
  If the business partner exists, check the roles assigned to it.
  Ensure that the role CRM011 (which is typically used for plants) is assigned to the business partner.
  If it is not assigned, you can add the role by editing the business partner.
  
  
  
  Create a Business Partner:
  
  If the business partner does not exist, you will need to create it.
  Make sure to assign the role CRM011 during the creation process.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If you are working in a landscape with multiple systems (e.g., SAP ERP and SAP APO), ensure that the data is synchronized correctly.
  You may need to run the relevant data transfer programs or check the middleware settings.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to business partners and plants in your SAP system.
  Ensure that the necessary settings are in place for the integration between SAP ERP and SAP APO.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide (to check configuration settings)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on business partner roles and their configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SAPAPO/MAT368 error and ensure that the plant has the necessary business partner configuration.