How To Fix /SCMB/ORDER020 - Order &1: Business partners are missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/ORDER -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Order &1: Business partners are missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/ORDER020 - Order &1: Business partners are missing ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/ORDER020 Order &1: Business partners are missing typically occurs in the context of Supply Chain Management (SCM) when a business partner (BP) that is required for processing an order is not assigned or is missing in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating or processing an order in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or SAP S/4HANA.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business Partner Assignment: The order you are trying to process does not have the necessary business partner assigned. This could be a customer, vendor, or any other relevant business partner.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the system may not be set up correctly to link the order with the required business partners.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incomplete business partner records.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or assign business partners.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Assignment:
  
  Go to the order in question and check if the business partner is assigned. You can do this by navigating to the relevant order details in the SAP GUI.
  If the business partner is missing, you will need to assign the appropriate business partner to the order.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Business Partner:
  
  If the required business partner does not exist, you may need to create a new business partner using transaction code BP.
  Ensure that all necessary details are filled out correctly, including roles that are relevant to the order processing.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the system to ensure that the business partner assignment is correctly set up for the order type you are working with.
  This may involve reviewing settings in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) under the relevant SCM or order management sections.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks to identify any inconsistencies in the master data that may be causing the issue.
  Use transaction codes like SLG1 to check for logs related to business partner assignments.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and assign business partners. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SLG1: Application Log
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on business partner management and order processing in SCM.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to business partner assignments and error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the necessary business partners are correctly assigned to your orders in SAP.