How To Fix /SCWM/ERPINTEGRATION053 - No business partner found for ERP partner &3 (role:&4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/ERPINTEGRATION -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: No business partner found for ERP partner &3 (role:&4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/ERPINTEGRATION053 - No business partner found for ERP partner &3 (role:&4) ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/ERPINTEGRATION053 indicates that the system could not find a business partner in the ERP system for the specified partner and role. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an attempt to integrate with the ERP system, and the required business partner information is missing or not correctly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business Partner: The business partner (BP) that is being referenced does not exist in the ERP system.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The business partner exists, but the specific role required for the integration is not assigned to the business partner.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between EWM and the ERP system, leading to discrepancies in business partner data.
  Configuration Issues: The integration settings between EWM and ERP may not be correctly configured, leading to the inability to find the business partner.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Existence:
  
  Go to the ERP system and check if the business partner exists using transaction code BP.
  If the business partner does not exist, create it with the necessary details.
  
  
  
  Verify Role Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the required roles are assigned to the business partner. You can check this in the business partner maintenance screen.
  If the role is missing, add the appropriate role that is required for the integration.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If there are discrepancies, ensure that the data synchronization between EWM and ERP is functioning correctly. You may need to run the relevant synchronization jobs or check for any errors in the data transfer process.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the integration between EWM and ERP. Ensure that the settings for business partner integration are correctly set up.
  Check the customizing settings in both EWM and ERP to ensure they align with the business processes.
  
  
  
  Logs and Traces:
  
  Check the application logs and traces for more detailed error messages that could provide additional context on why the business partner could not be found.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SLG1: Application Log
  SICF: Check if the relevant services are active for integration.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Extended Warehouse Management and Business Partner integration for detailed guidelines on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.