How To Fix 65015 - Business partner & does not exist or role category is not issuer

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 65 - Securities class data

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Business partner & does not exist or role category is not issuer

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 65015 - Business partner & does not exist or role category is not issuer ?

  The SAP error message 65015, which states "Business partner & does not exist or role category is not issuer," typically occurs in the context of business partner (BP) management within SAP systems. This error indicates that the system cannot find the specified business partner or that the business partner does not have the required role assigned to perform the action you are trying to execute.
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Business Partner: The business partner ID you are trying to use does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The business partner exists, but it does not have the necessary role assigned to it (e.g., the role of "Issuer" if that is required for the transaction).
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the business partner master data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the business partner or its roles.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Business Partner Existence:
  
  Check if the business partner ID exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the Business Partner transaction (BP) and searching for the ID.
  
  
  
  Check Role Assignment:
  
  If the business partner exists, verify that it has the correct roles assigned. You can do this by:
  
  Going to the Business Partner transaction (BP).
  Entering the business partner ID.
  Checking the roles assigned to the business partner. Ensure that the required role (e.g., Issuer) is included.
  
  
  
  
  
  Create or Update Business Partner:
  
  If the business partner does not exist, you may need to create it. If it exists but lacks the necessary roles, you can update the business partner to include the required roles.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any relevant data consistency checks or reports to identify and resolve any inconsistencies in the business partner data.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the business partner and perform the required actions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  Use transaction code BP to manage business partners.
  Use transaction code SU53 to check authorization issues if you suspect that the error is related to user permissions.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search the SAP Support Portal for relevant notes.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on business partner management and role assignments.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.