How To Fix 6B061 - Correspondence: master data of business entity not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6B - Real estate correspondence messages

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Correspondence: master data of business entity not available

What causes this issue?

The business entity master data is not available for the
correspondence.
INCLUDE RE_CORRESP_DATA_UNAVAILABLE OBJECT DOKU ID TX

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6B061 - Correspondence: master data of business entity not available ?

  The SAP error message 6B061 ("Correspondence: master data of business entity not available") typically occurs in the context of correspondence processing, particularly when the system is unable to find the necessary master data for a business entity (such as a customer, vendor, or employee) that is required for generating correspondence documents.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The most common cause is that the master data for the specified business entity does not exist in the system. This could be due to the entity not being created or activated.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the master data that prevent the system from retrieving it.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for correspondence processing may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in data retrieval.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the master data for the business entity.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that the master data for the business entity exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., for customers, use transaction XD03 or FD03).
  Create or Update Master Data: If the master data is missing, create it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., XD01 for customers, MK01 for vendors). If it exists but is incomplete, update it with the necessary information.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for correspondence processing in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO). Ensure that the settings are correctly defined for the business entity type you are working with.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the master data. This may involve checking user roles and profiles in transaction SU01.
  Consult Logs: If the issue persists, check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing master data (e.g., XD01, XD02, XD03 for customers; MK01, MK02, MK03 for vendors).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error message 6B061 in the SAP Support Portal, as there may be specific patches or updates that address known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on correspondence processing and master data management for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message 6B061 in SAP.