How To Fix /SCA/DM_MDL016 - User &1 is not assigned to any partner

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCA/DM_MDL -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: User &1 is not assigned to any partner

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCA/DM_MDL016 - User &1 is not assigned to any partner ?

  The SAP error message /SCA/DM_MDL016 User &1 is not assigned to any partner typically occurs in the context of SAP Data Management or SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when a user is trying to perform an action that requires them to be associated with a partner (such as a business partner or customer) but is not.
  Cause:
  
  User Not Assigned: The user specified in the error message is not assigned to any partner in the system. This could happen if the user has not been set up correctly in the partner management or if the user was recently created and not yet assigned to any partners.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the partner determination settings that prevent the user from being linked to a partner.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or be assigned to partners.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign User to Partner:
  
  Go to the transaction code related to partner management (e.g., BP for Business Partner).
  Search for the user in question and check if they are assigned to any partners.
  If not, assign the user to the appropriate partner roles.
  
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned in the SAP system that allow them to interact with partners.
  You can check this in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) by entering the user ID and reviewing the roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Partner Determination Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for partner determination in the relevant application area (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Customer Relationship Management).
  Ensure that the partner determination procedure is correctly set up to include the user.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access partner-related transactions.
  Use transaction SU53 to check for any authorization failures after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP - Business Partner Maintenance
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the user is properly assigned to a partner in the SAP system.