/BEV4/PLPEND119 - No sold-to party exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BEV4/PLPEND -

• Message number: 119

• Message text: No sold-to party exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BEV4/PLPEND119 - No sold-to party exists ?

  The SAP error message /BEV4/PLPEND119 No sold-to party exists typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution processes, particularly when dealing with sales orders, deliveries, or billing documents. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid "sold-to party" (customer) for the transaction you are trying to process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customer Master Data: The sold-to party (customer) may not be defined in the system. This can happen if the customer has not been created or if the customer data is incomplete.
  Incorrect Customer Number: The customer number entered may be incorrect or may not exist in the system.
  Customer Status: The customer may be marked as inactive or blocked, preventing transactions from being processed.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems (like CRM or third-party applications), there may be synchronization issues leading to missing or outdated customer data.
  Sales Area Configuration: The sales area for the customer may not be properly configured, which can lead to the system not recognizing the customer in the context of the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to the customer master data transaction (e.g., XD03 for display) and verify that the sold-to party exists and is correctly set up.
  Ensure that the customer is active and not blocked.
  
  
  
  Verify Customer Number:
  
  Double-check the customer number entered in the transaction to ensure it is correct.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Area Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the sales area (Sales Organization, Distribution Channel, Division) is correctly assigned to the customer. You can check this in the customer master data.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Customer:
  
  If the customer does not exist, create a new customer using transaction XD01 (create customer) or update the existing customer using XD02.
  
  
  
  Check Integration Settings:
  
  If your SAP system is integrated with other systems, ensure that the customer data is synchronized correctly across systems.
  
  
  
  Consult with IT Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP support team or IT department to investigate further, especially if there are underlying data issues or configuration problems.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XD01: Create Customer
  XD02: Change Customer
  XD03: Display Customer
  VA01: Create Sales Order
  VL01N: Create Outbound Delivery
  VF01: Create Billing Document
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to customer master data and sales order processing for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /BEV4/PLPEND119 No sold-to party exists error message in SAP.