How To Fix /SCMB/PRTPURDOC009 - Customer GUID &1 does not exist

/SCMB/PRTPURDOC009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/PRTPURDOC -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Customer GUID &1 does not exist

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/SCMB/PRTPURDOC009 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCMB/PRTPURDOC009 Customer GUID &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module, particularly when dealing with processes related to purchase documents or customer data. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a customer with the specified GUID (Globally Unique Identifier).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customer Data: The customer GUID provided in the transaction does not exist in the system. This could be due to data not being created or imported correctly.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems (like CRM or external databases), there may be synchronization issues leading to missing customer records.
  Incorrect GUID: The GUID being referenced may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Data Deletion: The customer record may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for the current transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Customer GUID: Check the GUID being used in the transaction. Ensure that it is correct and corresponds