How To Fix /SCMB/DM_DLV183 - Customer location &1 is not assigned to a partner

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/DM_DLV -

• Message number: 183

• Message text: Customer location &1 is not assigned to a partner

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/DM_DLV183 - Customer location &1 is not assigned to a partner ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/DM_DLV183 indicates that a customer location is not assigned to a partner in the system. This typically occurs in the context of supply chain management, particularly when dealing with delivery or order processing.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Partner Assignment: The customer location (e.g., a shipping point or delivery address) is not linked to the relevant business partner in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for partner determination may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to find the necessary partner information.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the customer master record or the business partner data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Partner Assignment:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., BP for Business Partner) and check if the customer location is correctly assigned to the appropriate partner role (e.g., sold-to party, ship-to party).
  Ensure that the customer location is correctly maintained in the customer master data.
  
  
  
  Maintain Customer Master Data:
  
  Use transaction XD02 (Change Customer) or VD02 (Change Customer for Sales Area) to check and update the customer master data.
  Ensure that the customer location is assigned to the correct sales area and partner functions.
  
  
  
  Review Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Check the partner determination procedure in the configuration settings (transaction SPRO).
  Ensure that the partner determination procedure is correctly assigned to the relevant sales document type or delivery type.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the master data to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the issue.
  Use transaction SE16 or SE11 to view the relevant tables (e.g., KNA1, KNB1, BUT000) and verify the data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to partner determination and customer master data for any specific guidelines or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP - Business Partner
  XD02 - Change Customer
  VD02 - Change Customer for Sales Area
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Tables:
  
  KNA1 - General Data in Customer Master
  KNB1 - Company Code Data for Customer Master
  BUT000 - Business Partner: General Data
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SCMB/DM_DLV183.