How To Fix /SCMB/ORDER109 - Order &1, item &2: Partner "Goods Recipient" &3 is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/ORDER -

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Order &1, item &2: Partner "Goods Recipient" &3 is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/ORDER109 - Order &1, item &2: Partner "Goods Recipient" &3 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/ORDER109 indicates that there is an issue with the partner function "Goods Recipient" for a specific order and item. This error typically arises in the context of supply chain management (SCM) or logistics processes where partner functions are defined for various roles in the order processing.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Partner Assignment: The partner assigned as the "Goods Recipient" for the order item is not valid. This could be due to:
  
  The partner not being defined in the system.
  The partner being inactive or deleted.
  The partner not being assigned to the relevant organizational unit or sales area.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the partner determination procedure that prevent the system from recognizing the partner.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to the partner, such as missing or incorrect information.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Master Data:
  
  Go to the partner master data in SAP and verify that the partner (Goods Recipient) with the specified ID exists and is active.
  Ensure that the partner is correctly assigned to the relevant organizational unit or sales area.
  
  
  
  Review Order Details:
  
  Check the order and item details to ensure that the partner function is correctly assigned.
  If necessary, reassign the correct partner to the order item.
  
  
  
  Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Review the partner determination procedure in the configuration settings to ensure that it is set up correctly to determine the Goods Recipient.
  Make adjustments if the procedure is not correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to identify any discrepancies in the partner data.
  Correct any inconsistencies found.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on partner functions and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to manage partner data or VA03 (Display Sales Order) to view order details.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  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.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the invalid "Goods Recipient" partner in your SAP system.