How To Fix /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN038 - No partner-specific ship-to location found for pattern &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN -

• Message number: 038

• Message text: No partner-specific ship-to location found for pattern &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN038 - No partner-specific ship-to location found for pattern &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN038 indicates that the system could not find a partner-specific ship-to location based on the provided pattern. This error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Shipping Notification (ASN) processes or when dealing with partner profiles in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Data: The ship-to location for the specified partner is not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Partner Profile: The partner profile may not be correctly set up to include the necessary ship-to locations.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the master data related to the partner or the shipping locations.
  Pattern Mismatch: The pattern used to search for the ship-to location may not match any existing entries in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Master Data:
  
  Go to the partner master data (transaction code BP or XD03 for customers) and verify that the ship-to location is correctly maintained for the relevant partner.
  Ensure that the ship-to location is active and valid.
  
  
  
  Review Partner Profile:
  
  Check the partner profile settings (transaction code WE20) to ensure that the correct ship-to locations are included for the partner.
  Make sure that the partner type and role are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Maintain Ship-To Locations:
  
  If the ship-to location is missing, you may need to create or update it in the system. This can typically be done in the customer master data or vendor master data, depending on the context.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to shipping and partner determination in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that the settings for partner determination are correctly configured to allow for the identification of ship-to locations.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Patterns:
  
  If applicable, try using different patterns or formats for the ship-to location to see if the system can find a match.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner
  XD03: Display Customer
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on partner determination and shipping processes.
  
  
  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 identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.