How To Fix /SCWM/ERPINTEGRATION052 - Business partner &1 (role:&2) for ERP partner &3 (role:&4) found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/ERPINTEGRATION -

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Business partner &1 (role:&2) for ERP partner &3 (role:&4) found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/ERPINTEGRATION052 - Business partner &1 (role:&2) for ERP partner &3 (role:&4) found ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/ERPINTEGRATION052 typically indicates an issue with the integration between SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) and SAP ERP regarding business partners. This error occurs when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the business partner data between the two systems.
  Cause:
  
  Business Partner Role Mismatch: The error suggests that the business partner in EWM does not have the expected role that corresponds to the business partner in ERP. Each business partner can have multiple roles, and if the required role is missing, this error will be triggered.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be a delay or failure in the data synchronization process between EWM and ERP, leading to inconsistencies in the business partner data.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in either EWM or ERP can lead to this error, especially if the roles and relationships between business partners are not properly defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Roles:
  
  Go to the business partner transaction in SAP (e.g., BP transaction).
  Verify that the business partner in question has the required roles assigned in both EWM and ERP.
  If a role is missing, you can add it using the business partner maintenance transaction.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  Ensure that the data synchronization between EWM and ERP is functioning correctly. You may need to trigger a manual synchronization if there are issues.
  Check the logs for any errors during the synchronization process.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings in both EWM and ERP to ensure that they are aligned.
  Check the settings for business partner integration and ensure that the necessary roles and relationships are defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to business partner integration for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide additional insights or patches if this is a known issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Concept: Understand the business partner concept in SAP, which allows for the management of various roles (e.g., customer, vendor) associated with a single entity.
  Integration Scenarios: Familiarize yourself with the integration scenarios between EWM and ERP, as this will help in understanding how data flows between the two systems.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to business partner management include:
  
  BP - Business Partner Maintenance
  SLG1 - Application Log for checking logs related to integration issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SCWM/ERPINTEGRATION052.