How To Fix /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN024 - Partner-specific customer location &1 is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN -

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Partner-specific customer location &1 is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN024 - Partner-specific customer location &1 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN024 Partner-specific customer location &1 is invalid typically occurs in the context of Advanced Shipping Notification (ASN) processing or when dealing with partner-specific data in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. This error indicates that the system has encountered an invalid or unrecognized customer location for a specific partner.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Customer Location: The customer location specified in the ASN or related document does not exist in the system or is not correctly configured.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data for the customer or partner, such as missing or incorrect entries in the customer master data.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for partner profiles or shipping conditions may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the customer location.
  Data Synchronization: If the data is being pulled from an external system, there may be synchronization issues or data integrity problems.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Customer Location: Check the customer location specified in the error message. Ensure that it exists in the system and is correctly maintained in the customer master data.
  Check Master Data: Review the customer master data for the partner in question. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly, including address details and location information.
  Review Partner Profiles: Check the partner profiles and ensure that the customer location is correctly assigned to the relevant partner. This can be done in transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or VD03 (Display Customer).
  Configuration Review: If applicable, review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to shipping and partner profiles. Ensure that all necessary settings are in place for the ASN process.
  Data Consistency: If the data is being imported from an external system, ensure that the data is consistent and correctly formatted. You may need to perform data cleansing or synchronization tasks.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP, VD03, VL31N (Create ASN), and VL32N (Change ASN) for managing business partners and ASNs.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify customer and partner data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.