How To Fix /SCMB/ORG_UNIT026 - Business partner &2 of org. unit &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/ORG_UNIT -

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Business partner &2 of org. unit &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/ORG_UNIT026 - Business partner &2 of org. unit &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/ORG_UNIT026 indicates that a specified business partner (BP) for a given organizational unit does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of Supply Chain Management (SCM) or when dealing with organizational structures in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business Partner: The business partner specified in the error message has not been created or is not active in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The organizational unit may not be correctly linked to the business partner in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect entries or missing relationships between the organizational unit and the business partner.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the business partner.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Creation:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) and verify if the business partner with the specified ID exists.
  If it does not exist, create the business partner using the appropriate role and data.
  
  
  
  Verify Organizational Unit Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the organizational unit in the relevant customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the organizational unit is correctly assigned to the business partner.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant tables (e.g., BUT000 for business partners) to ensure that the data is consistent and correctly linked.
  Look for any inconsistencies or missing entries that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the business partner data.
  Check the user roles and profiles to confirm that they have the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP - Business Partner Maintenance
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  SE16 - Data Browser
  SE11 - Data Dictionary
  
  
  Tables:
  
  BUT000 - Business Partner: General Data
  BUT020 - Business Partner: Roles
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solution.