How To Fix SCFC_SDPROXY140 - Document &, item &, role &: Partner data incorrect

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Document &, item &, role &: Partner data incorrect

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCFC_SDPROXY140 - Document &, item &, role &: Partner data incorrect ?

  The SAP error message SCFC_SDPROXY140 indicates that there is an issue with the partner data associated with a specific document and item in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module. This error typically arises when the system cannot find the necessary partner information or when the partner data is inconsistent or incorrect.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Data: The partner function (e.g., sold-to party, ship-to party, payer, etc.) may not be correctly assigned or may be missing for the specified document and item.
  Incorrect Partner Role: The partner role defined in the document may not match the expected roles in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data for the business partners involved, such as missing or incorrect entries in the customer master records.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the partner determination procedure that prevent the system from correctly identifying the partners.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Assignment:
  
  Go to the document (e.g., sales order, delivery) in question and check the partner assignments. Ensure that all required partner roles are filled in correctly.
  Verify that the partner functions (e.g., sold-to party, ship-to party) are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the customer master data for the involved partners. Ensure that all necessary information is complete and correct.
  Look for any missing or incorrect entries in the customer master records that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Review the partner determination procedure in the configuration settings. Ensure that the procedure is set up correctly and that the necessary partner roles are included.
  Check if any changes were made recently to the configuration that could have affected partner determination.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Data:
  
  If possible, try creating a new document with different partner data to see if the error persists. This can help isolate whether the issue is with specific data or a broader configuration problem.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program logic to identify where the partner data is being validated and why it is failing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like VA03 (Display Sales Order), VD03 (Display Customer), or BP (Business Partner) to check the relevant data.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on partner determination and configuration in the SD module.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the SCFC_SDPROXY140 error message.