How To Fix /SCMB/DM_INV006 - Data-providing partner or owner is missing

/SCMB/DM_INV006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/DM_INV -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Data-providing partner or owner is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/DM_INV006 - Data-providing partner or owner is missing ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/DM_INV006 indicates that there is a missing data-providing partner or owner in the context of inventory management or supply chain management. This error typically arises in scenarios where the system expects certain partner information to be present for processing inventory data, but it is not available.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Data: The error often occurs when the system is trying to process a document or transaction that requires a specific partner (such as a vendor, customer, or another business partner) but cannot find the necessary information.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system where the partner roles are not properly defined or linked to the relevant master data.
  Data Inconsistencies: Inconsistencies in master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the business partner or material master records, can lead to this error.
  Transaction Context: The error may also arise in specific transaction contexts where the partner information is