How To Fix /SCWM/DELIVERY142 - The business partner for SC unit &1 does not exist or is not unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DELIVERY -

• Message number: 142

• Message text: The business partner for SC unit &1 does not exist or is not unique

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY142 - The business partner for SC unit &1 does not exist or is not unique ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY142 indicates that there is an issue with the business partner (BP) associated with a Supply Chain Unit (SCU) in the context of the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. Specifically, the error suggests that the system cannot find a valid business partner for the specified SCU, or that there are multiple business partners that match the criteria, leading to ambiguity.
  Cause
  
  Non-Existent Business Partner: The business partner associated with the SCU does not exist in the system.
  Duplicate Business Partners: There are multiple business partners that match the criteria for the SCU, causing the system to be unable to determine which one to use.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for business partners or supply chain units may not be set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to business partners or supply chain units.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Business Partner Master Data:
  
  Go to the Business Partner transaction (BP) in SAP and verify if the business partner for the SCU exists.
  Ensure that the business partner is correctly set up and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Uniqueness:
  
  If there are multiple business partners that could match the SCU, review the list of business partners and ensure that there is a unique entry for the SCU.
  If duplicates exist, determine which one should be used and remove or deactivate the others as necessary.
  
  
  
  Review SCU Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the Supply Chain Unit in the EWM settings to ensure that it is correctly linked to the appropriate business partner.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks in the system to identify any discrepancies in the master data.
  Use transaction codes like SLG1 (Application Log) to check for any related logs that might provide more context on the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to business partner management and EWM for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  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)
  SLG1 (Application Log)
  /SCWM/SCU (Supply Chain Unit)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  EWM Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the EWM configuration settings related to business partners and supply chain units to ensure proper setup.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SCWM/DELIVERY142.