How To Fix /SCMB/ORDER021 - Order &1: Business partner "Sold-to Party" is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/ORDER -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Order &1: Business partner "Sold-to Party" is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/ORDER021 - Order &1: Business partner "Sold-to Party" is missing ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/ORDER021 indicates that there is a missing business partner for the "Sold-to Party" in the context of an order. This error typically arises in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module when trying to create or process an order that requires a valid business partner to be specified.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business Partner: The most common cause is that the business partner (BP) for the Sold-to Party is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for business partners may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the Sold-to Party.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as the Sold-to Party being inactive or not properly linked to the order.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the Sold-to Party may be incomplete or missing required information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Master Data:
  
  Go to the Business Partner transaction (BP) in SAP.
  Verify that the Sold-to Party is created and active.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Assign Business Partner to Order:
  
  If the Sold-to Party is missing in the order, you may need to assign a valid business partner to the order.
  This can typically be done in the order creation or editing screen.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to business partners in the SCM module.
  Ensure that the settings for Sold-to Party are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any relevant data consistency checks or reports to identify and resolve any inconsistencies in the master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on business partner setup and order processing.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like BP for Business Partner maintenance and VA01 for creating sales orders.
  Business Partner Roles: Ensure that the appropriate roles are assigned to the business partner, such as Sold-to Party, Ship-to Party, etc.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the missing Sold-to Party in your SAP system.