How To Fix /SCMB/ORDER151 - Order &1: Partner "Customer" &2 is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/ORDER -

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Order &1: Partner "Customer" &2 is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/ORDER151 - Order &1: Partner "Customer" &2 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/ORDER151 Order &1: Partner "Customer" &2 is invalid typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) when there is an issue with the customer partner data associated with a specific order. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Customer Master Data: The customer number specified in the order may not exist in the system or may have been marked as inactive.
  Missing Partner Function: The required partner function for the customer (e.g., sold-to party, ship-to party) may not be properly assigned in the order.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that prevent the system from recognizing the customer.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the customer data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the partner determination procedure that are not set up correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction XD03 (Display Customer) or VD03 (Display Customer - Sales Area) and verify that the customer number exists and is active.
  Ensure that all necessary data (e.g., address, sales area data) is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Verify Partner Functions:
  
  Check the order in question to ensure that the required partner functions (like sold-to, ship-to) are correctly assigned.
  If necessary, add or correct the partner functions in the order.
  
  
  
  Review Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Check the configuration for partner determination in the relevant customizing settings (transaction SPRO).
  Ensure that the partner determination procedure is correctly set up for the order type being used.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and process the customer data.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any relevant consistency checks or reports to identify and resolve data inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  XD03, VD03 for customer master data display.
  SPRO for configuration settings.
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to partner determination and customer master data management.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SCMB/ORDER151.