/SCDL/AF025 - No assigned business partner exists for supplier &1 (in system &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/AF -

• Message number: 025

• Message text: No assigned business partner exists for supplier &1 (in system &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/AF025 - No assigned business partner exists for supplier &1 (in system &2) ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/AF025 No assigned business partner exists for supplier &1 (in system &2) typically occurs in the context of Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) or when dealing with business partner data in SAP. This error indicates that the system cannot find a business partner assigned to the specified supplier in the given system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business Partner: The most common cause is that the supplier (vendor) does not have an associated business partner in the system.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between different systems (e.g., between SAP ERP and SAP SRM).
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for business partner assignment may not be set up correctly.
  Inactive Business Partner: The business partner may exist but is inactive or not properly maintained.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) in the SAP GUI.
  Search for the supplier number and check if a business partner is assigned.
  If not, create a new business partner and assign it to the supplier.
  
  
  
  Create or Maintain Business Partner:
  
  If the business partner does not exist, create it using the BP transaction.
  Ensure that all necessary data is filled out, including the roles that are relevant for the supplier.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If you are working in a landscape with multiple systems (e.g., SAP ERP and SAP SRM), ensure that the data is synchronized correctly.
  Use transaction codes like SLG1 to check for any logs related to data transfer issues.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for business partner integration in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that the settings for business partner roles and assignment are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check for Inactive Business Partner:
  
  If the business partner exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it.
  This can be done in the BP transaction by changing the status of the business partner.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SLG1: Application Log
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Business Partner Management and Supplier Relationship Management for detailed guidance on managing business partners and suppliers.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the supplier has a corresponding business partner in the system.