How To Fix 1K859 - Select dispatch control for business partner &1

1K859 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1K - BCA: Account Type

• Message number: 859

• Message text: Select dispatch control for business partner &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1K859 - Select dispatch control for business partner &1 ?

  The SAP error message 1K859 ("Select dispatch control for business partner &1") typically occurs in the context of business partner (BP) management, particularly when there is an issue with the dispatch control settings for a specific business partner.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  The business partner does not have a dispatch control defined in the system.
  The dispatch control settings are incomplete or incorrectly configured.
  The business partner is not properly assigned to a relevant organizational unit or does not have the necessary roles assigned.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) in SAP.
  Search for the business partner in question using the business partner number (&1).
  Verify that the business partner has the necessary roles assigned, particularly those related to dispatch control.
  
  
  
  Define Dispatch Control:
  
  If the dispatch control is not defined, you will need to create or assign a dispatch control for the business partner.
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