/ACCGO/CAS_MSG518 - Business partner &1 is not a permitted payee for vendor &2 in unit &3

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/CAS_MSG -

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Business partner &1 is not a permitted payee for vendor &2 in unit &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/CAS_MSG518 - Business partner &1 is not a permitted payee for vendor &2 in unit &3 ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/CAS_MSG518 indicates that there is an issue with the business partner (BP) being used as a payee for a vendor in a specific unit. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP S/4HANA system, particularly when dealing with the new business partner approach for managing vendors and customers.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The business partner (BP) specified is not set up as a permitted payee for the vendor in question.
  There may be configuration issues in the vendor master data or business partner settings.
  The relationship between the business partner and the vendor may not be properly defined or activated.
  The unit specified may not have the necessary authorizations or configurations to allow the business partner to act as a payee.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Configuration:
  
  Go to the Business Partner transaction (BP) and verify that the business partner is correctly set up.
  Ensure that the business partner has the necessary roles assigned (e.g., Vendor role).
  
  
  
  Verify Vendor Master Data:
  
  Access the vendor master data (transaction XK03 or FK03) and check if the business partner is listed as a permitted payee.
  If not, you may need to add the business partner as a payee for the vendor.
  
  
  
  Check Relationships:
  
  Ensure that the relationship between the business partner and the vendor is correctly defined. This can be done in the Business Partner transaction by checking the relationships tab.
  
  
  
  Unit Configuration:
  
  Verify that the unit specified in the error message has the correct settings to allow the business partner to be a payee.
  Check if there are any specific configurations or restrictions in the unit that might prevent the business partner from being a payee.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform actions related to the business partner and vendor.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to business partner and vendor integration for any specific configurations or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Concept: In SAP S/4HANA, the business partner approach is used to manage master data for customers and vendors in a unified manner.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  XK03: Display Vendor
  FK03: Display Vendor (Accounting)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message /ACCGO/CAS_MSG518.