/BEV4/PLPEND012 - No partner function assignment exists in pendulum list

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BEV4/PLPEND -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: No partner function assignment exists in pendulum list

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BEV4/PLPEND012 - No partner function assignment exists in pendulum list ?

  The SAP error message /BEV4/PLPEND012 No partner function assignment exists in pendulum list typically occurs in the context of the SAP Beverage Management module, particularly when dealing with partner functions in the pendulum list. This error indicates that there is no assignment of partner functions for the specified business partner in the context of the operation you are trying to perform.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Function Assignment: The primary cause of this error is that the partner function (such as customer, vendor, etc.) has not been assigned to the business partner in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the partner function settings or the pendulum list setup.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to the business partner or the partner functions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Function Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) and check the partner functions assigned to the relevant business partner.
  Ensure that the necessary partner functions are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Maintain Partner Functions:
  
  If the partner function is missing, you can add it by editing the business partner and assigning the required partner functions.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for partner functions in the Beverage Management module. Ensure that the settings are correctly defined to allow for the necessary partner function assignments.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any relevant data consistency checks to ensure that there are no discrepancies in the master data that could be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources specific to the Beverage Management module for additional guidance on partner function assignments.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for Business Partner maintenance and /BEV4/PLPEND for managing pendulum lists.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit partner functions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the partner functions are correctly assigned in the pendulum list.