How To Fix /SCWM/ERPINTEGRATION057 - Assignment of internal <-> external business partner (&1/&2) not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/ERPINTEGRATION -

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Assignment of internal <-> external business partner (&1/&2) not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/ERPINTEGRATION057 - Assignment of internal <-> external business partner (&1/&2) not possible ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/ERPINTEGRATION057 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of internal and external business partners in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) and its integration with ERP systems. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch or an inconsistency in the business partner data between the EWM and the ERP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business Partner: The internal or external business partner may not be created or activated in the system.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the EWM and ERP systems, such as different statuses or missing assignments.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for business partner integration may not be correctly set up.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or assign the business partners.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Creation:
  
  Ensure that both the internal and external business partners are created in the system. You can check this in the Business Partner transaction (BP).
  Verify that the business partners are active and not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Verify Assignments:
  
  Check the assignment of the business partners in the relevant configuration settings. Ensure that the internal business partner is correctly assigned to the external business partner.
  Use transaction /SCWM/PRT to check the business partner assignments in EWM.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for business partner integration in the EWM and ERP systems. Ensure that the settings are consistent and correctly configured.
  Check the settings in the Customizing for EWM under Integration with ERP to ensure that the business partner settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and manage business partner data. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check between the EWM and ERP systems to identify any discrepancies. This may involve running specific reports or using transaction codes that check for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP frequently releases notes that provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP - Business Partner Maintenance
  /SCWM/PRT - Manage Business Partner Assignments in EWM
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on business partner integration in EWM.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SCWM/ERPINTEGRATION057.