How To Fix WB2B236 - Purchase partner address cannot be transferred to the follow-on document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B - Trading Contract

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Purchase partner address cannot be transferred to the follow-on document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B236 - Purchase partner address cannot be transferred to the follow-on document ?

  The SAP error message WB2B236, which states "Purchase partner address cannot be transferred to the follow-on document," typically occurs in the context of procurement processes, particularly when creating follow-on documents like purchase orders or invoices. This error indicates that there is an issue with the address data of the purchase partner (vendor or supplier) that is preventing it from being transferred correctly to the subsequent document.
  Causes:
  
  Incomplete Address Data: The vendor or supplier master data may be missing essential address information, such as street, city, postal code, or country.
  Address Format Issues: The address format may not comply with the required standards or formats expected by the system.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the address data between the purchase order and the vendor master data.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings in the system that are preventing the address from being transferred correctly.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on how address data is handled.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data: 
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 or MK03) and verify that all required address fields are filled out correctly.
  Ensure that the address is complete and formatted correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Purchase Order Data:
  
  Check the purchase order or document that is generating the error. Ensure that the purchase partner information is correctly entered and matches the vendor master data.
  
  
  
  Address Validation:
  
  Validate the address using the address check functionality in SAP to ensure it meets the required standards.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If you have access, review the configuration settings related to address handling in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that the settings for the document types involved allow for the transfer of address data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  XK03 - Display Vendor
  MK03 - Display Purchasing Info Record
  ME23N - Display Purchase Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for procurement processes and address management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the WB2B236 error message in SAP.