How To Fix SCFC_SDPROXY020 - Document & item & role &: Assigned partner not known

SCFC_SDPROXY020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCFC_SDPROXY - Messages - Proxy FC - R/3 SD, LE

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Document & item & role &: Assigned partner not known

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SCFC_SDPROXY020 - Details

• The SAP error message SCFC_SDPROXY020, which states "Document & item & role &: Assigned partner not known," typically occurs in the context of Sales and Distribution (SD) when there is an issue with partner determination in a sales document. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid partner for the specified document and item based on the role defined in the partner determination procedure.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Partner Data: The partner data for the specified role (e.g., sold-to party, ship-to party, etc.) is not maintained in the document.
  Incorrect Partner Determination Procedure: The partner determination procedure assigned to the document type may not be set up correctly or may not include the necessary partner roles.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the partner determination settings in the SAP system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to the partners (e.g., customer master data).
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type