How To Fix /SCWM/LK208 - No unique partner found for external number &1 and type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/LK -

• Message number: 208

• Message text: No unique partner found for external number &1 and type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/LK208 - No unique partner found for external number &1 and type &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/LK208 No unique partner found for external number &1 and type &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when the system is unable to find a unique business partner (such as a customer or vendor) based on the external number provided. This can happen for various reasons, including data inconsistencies or configuration issues.
  Causes:
  
  Non-unique External Number: The external number provided does not correspond to a unique business partner in the system. There may be multiple entries for the same external number.
  Missing Business Partner: The business partner with the specified external number does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Partner Type: The type of partner specified (e.g., customer, vendor) may not match the type of the business partner that exists in the system.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems (like SAP ERP), there may be synchronization issues leading to missing or duplicate entries.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) and search for the external number to see if it exists.
  Ensure that the external number is unique and corresponds to the correct partner type.
  
  
  
  Verify Partner Type:
  
  Ensure that the partner type specified in the error message matches the type of business partner you are trying to reference (e.g., customer vs. vendor).
  
  
  
  Data Maintenance:
  
  If duplicates are found, you may need to clean up the data by either merging the duplicates or removing unnecessary entries.
  If the business partner does not exist, create a new business partner with the correct external number and type.
  
  
  
  Check Integration Settings:
  
  If your system is integrated with other systems, check the integration settings to ensure that data is being synchronized correctly.
  Look for any error logs or messages in the integration process that might indicate issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to business partner management in EWM for any specific configurations or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP 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 Maintenance
  SLG1 - Application Log for error logs
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  EWM Configuration: Review the configuration settings for business partners in the EWM system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.