How To Fix WB2B553 - No association partner is selected for item &2 of referenced document &1.

WB2B553 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B - Trading Contract

• Message number: 553

• Message text: No association partner is selected for item &2 of referenced document &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B553 - No association partner is selected for item &2 of referenced document &1. ?

  The SAP error message WB2B553 indicates that there is no association partner selected for a specific item in a referenced document. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Business-to-Business (B2B) processes, particularly when dealing with documents that require partner information, such as sales orders, purchase orders, or delivery documents.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Partner Data: The item in the referenced document does not have an associated partner (e.g., sold-to party, ship-to party, payer, etc.) defined in the system.
  Incorrect Document Configuration: The document type or item category may not be configured correctly to allow for partner assignment.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data records (e.g., customer or vendor master data).
  Custom Logic: If there are custom enhancements or user exits in place, they may be affecting the partner determination process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Partner Assignment:
  
  Open the