How To Fix /SCA/DM_EXCPLIST011 - Exception &1 is invalid/deleted: Buyer Party not assigned to CustomerLoc

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCA/DM_EXCPLIST -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Exception &1 is invalid/deleted: Buyer Party not assigned to CustomerLoc

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCA/DM_EXCPLIST011 - Exception &1 is invalid/deleted: Buyer Party not assigned to CustomerLoc ?

  The SAP error message /SCA/DM_EXCPLIST011 Exception &1 is invalid/deleted: Buyer Party not assigned to CustomerLoc typically occurs in the context of SAP's Data Management or Master Data Governance processes. This error indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a buyer party to a specific customer location in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Buyer Party: The buyer party referenced in the error message may not exist or has been deleted from the system.
  Missing Assignment: The buyer party is not properly assigned to the customer location in the relevant master data.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the customer or buyer party records.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the system that prevent the proper assignment of buyer parties to customer locations.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Buyer Party: Verify that the buyer party referenced in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant master data transaction (e.g., BP for Business Partner) and checking the status of the buyer party.
  Assign Buyer Party: If the buyer party is valid but not assigned, you need to assign it to the relevant customer location. This can typically be done in the customer master data transaction (e.g., XD02 for changing customer data).
  Review Master Data: Ensure that all necessary master data is complete and consistent. Check for any missing entries or incorrect data that could lead to this error.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the settings for buyer party assignments are correctly configured in the system.
  Error Logs: Check the application logs or error logs for more detailed information about the error, which may provide additional context or related issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), XD01/XD02 (Customer Master), and SE11 (Data Dictionary) for checking table structures.
  Master Data Governance: If your organization uses SAP Master Data Governance (MDG), ensure that the workflows and data validation rules are correctly set up.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to master data management and buyer party assignments for best practices and guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.