How To Fix 1E047 - Business partner &1 does not exist in role &2 on &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Business partner &1 does not exist in role &2 on &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1E047 - Business partner &1 does not exist in role &2 on &3 ?

  The SAP error message 1E047 indicates that a business partner (BP) does not exist in a specific role on a given date. This error typically arises in scenarios where business partners are used in various roles (like customer, vendor, etc.) in SAP systems, particularly in modules like SAP S/4HANA or SAP CRM.
  Cause:
  
  Business Partner Not Created: The business partner has not been created in the system.
  Role Not Assigned: The business partner exists, but the specific role (e.g., customer, vendor) has not been assigned to the business partner.
  Date Validity: The business partner might exist in the system, but the role is not valid on the specified date. This can happen if the role was deactivated or if the business partner was created after the specified date.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Existence:
  
  Use transaction code BP to check if the business partner exists in the system.
  Verify that the business partner is created and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Role Assignment:
  
  In the BP transaction, check if the required role (e.g., customer, vendor) is assigned to the business partner.
  If the role is missing, you can add it by editing the business partner and assigning the necessary role.
  
  
  
  Check Validity Dates:
  
  Ensure that the role is valid for the date specified in the error message. If the role is not valid on that date, you may need to adjust the date or modify the role's validity.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Business Partner:
  
  If the business partner does not exist, create it with the required roles.
  If it exists but lacks the necessary role, update the business partner to include the required role.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on business partner roles and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  BP_MONITOR: Business Partner Monitor (to check the status of business partners)
  
  
  
  Business Partner Roles: Understand the different roles that can be assigned to a business partner and their implications in various business processes.
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify business partners in the system.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to business partner management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 1E047 and ensure that the business partner is correctly set up in the system.