How To Fix /SCDL/AF026 - No assigned business partner exists for plant &1 (in system &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/AF -

• Message number: 026

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/AF026 - No assigned business partner exists for plant &1 (in system &2) ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/AF026 No assigned business partner exists for plant &1 (in system &2) typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an attempt to perform an operation that requires a business partner assignment for a specific plant, but no such assignment exists.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business Partner Assignment: The primary cause of this error is that the business partner (BP) has not been assigned to the specified plant in the system. This can happen if the business partner was created but not linked to the plant or if the assignment was deleted or not maintained properly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to business partners and plants in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been errors in the migration process that resulted in missing assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) in SAP.
  Search for the business partner in question.
  Check if the business partner is assigned to the relevant plant. If not, you will need to create or update the assignment.
  
  
  
  Assign Business Partner to Plant:
  
  If the business partner is not assigned, you can assign it by navigating to the relevant section in the business partner maintenance screen.
  Ensure that the plant is correctly linked to the business partner.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the business partner integration with plants is set up correctly.
  This may involve checking the customizing settings in SPRO related to business partners and plants.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any relevant consistency checks or reports to identify and rectify any inconsistencies in the data related to business partners and plants.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to business partner assignments for specific guidance on your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP - Business Partner Maintenance
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify business partner assignments.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.