How To Fix 5F220 - Contact does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5F - HR F: Error Messages (France)

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Contact does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5F220 - Contact does not exist ?

  The SAP error message 5F220: "Contact does not exist" typically occurs when you are trying to access or manipulate a contact record in the SAP system, but the system cannot find the specified contact. This can happen in various modules, such as SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or SAP Sales and Distribution (SD).
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Contact: The contact you are trying to access has not been created or has been deleted from the system.
  Incorrect Input: The contact ID or details you are entering may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If your SAP system is integrated with other systems, there may be synchronization issues leading to missing contact records.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the contact information.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was recently migrated into the system, there may have been errors during the migration process that resulted in missing contacts.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Contact Existence: Check if the contact actually exists in the system. You can do this by searching for the contact using the appropriate transaction code or report.
  Check Input Details: Ensure that you are entering the correct contact ID or details. Double-check for any typos or formatting issues.
  Review Authorizations: Make sure you have the necessary permissions to access the contact information. If not, contact your system administrator to grant you the required access.
  Data Synchronization: If your SAP system is integrated with other systems, check for any synchronization issues. You may need to run synchronization jobs or check logs for errors.
  Consult with IT Support: If the issue persists, consult your IT support team or SAP Basis team to investigate further. They can check for any underlying issues in the database or system configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the module you are using, you may use different transaction codes to search for contacts (e.g., BP for Business Partner in SAP).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with to understand how contacts are managed and any prerequisites for their creation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.