How To Fix /SCWM/DELIVERY173 - Responsible institution for &1 &2 not maintained in business partner &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DELIVERY -

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Responsible institution for &1 &2 not maintained in business partner &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY173 - Responsible institution for &1 &2 not maintained in business partner &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY173 indicates that there is a missing configuration related to the responsible institution for a specific delivery in the context of the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically arises when the system cannot find the necessary assignment of a responsible institution to a business partner for the specified delivery.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a responsible institution assignment for the business partner associated with the delivery. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The responsible institution has not been defined for the business partner in the system.
  Incorrect Business Partner Data: The business partner data may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the responsible institution might not have been transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) in SAP.
  Search for the business partner identified in the error message (i.e., &3).
  Check the details of the business partner and ensure that the responsible institution is maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain Responsible Institution:
  
  If the responsible institution is missing, you need to maintain it:
  
  Navigate to the relevant section in the business partner maintenance screen.
  Add the responsible institution details as required.
  
  
  
  
  
  Verify Delivery Data:
  
  Check the delivery document (identified by &1 and &2) to ensure that it is correctly linked to the business partner.
  Ensure that all necessary data is filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific configuration steps related to responsible institutions in EWM.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to process the delivery again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP for Business Partner maintenance.
  VL01N for creating deliveries.
  VL02N for changing deliveries.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  EWM Configuration: Ensure that your EWM configuration is complete and that all necessary settings related to business partners and responsible institutions are correctly set up.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.