/SCDL/AF027 - No assigned customer exists for business partner &1 (in system &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/AF -

• Message number: 027

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/AF027 - No assigned customer exists for business partner &1 (in system &2) ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/AF027 No assigned customer exists for business partner &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 issue with the business partner configuration. This error indicates that the system cannot find a customer assignment for the specified business partner in the given system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customer Assignment: The business partner (BP) specified in the error message does not have a customer role assigned in the system.
  Incorrect Business Partner: The business partner ID provided may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between different systems (e.g., between SAP ERP and SAP SCM).
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for business partners and customer assignments may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) in the SAP GUI.
  Search for the business partner ID mentioned in the error message.
  Verify that the business partner has the customer role assigned (e.g., "FLCU00" for customer).
  
  
  
  Assign Customer Role:
  
  If the customer role is missing, you can assign it by editing the business partner and adding the necessary customer role.
  Ensure that the customer data is complete and valid.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Synchronization:
  
  If you are working in a distributed environment, ensure that the data is synchronized between the systems.
  Check for any errors in the data transfer process.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizing Settings:
  
  Review the customizing settings related to business partners and customer assignments in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the necessary settings are in place for the business partner to be recognized as a customer.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to business partner and customer integration for any specific configurations or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP - Business Partner Maintenance
  SE11 - Data Dictionary (to check table structures)
  SE16 - Data Browser (to view data in relevant tables)
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  BUT000 - Business Partner: General Data
  BUT020 - Business Partner: Roles
  KNA1 - General Data in Customer Master
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to business partners and customer assignments.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the business partner is correctly configured as a customer in the SAP system.