How To Fix AM117 - Form of address key & has not been defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AM - Business Address Services

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Form of address key & has not been defined

What causes this issue?

The address has been assigned a form of address key that is not
authorized in the system.

System Response

Error message. The address is not changed.

How to fix this error?

Check and maintain the form of address in Customizing:<DS:TRAN.SA03>
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Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AM117 - Form of address key & has not been defined ?

  The SAP error message AM117 indicates that the form of address key specified in the system has not been defined. This error typically occurs in the context of master data management, particularly when dealing with business partners, customers, or vendors.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Form of Address: The form of address key (e.g., Mr., Mrs., Dr., etc.) has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for forms of address may not have been set up correctly in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the field where the form of address is specified.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AM117 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define the Form of Address:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code SPRO (Customizing).
  Navigate to Cross-Application Components > General Application Functions > Address Management > Define Forms of Address.
  Check if the required form of address key is defined. If not, create a new entry for the form of address.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for forms of address is correctly set up. This includes checking if the necessary settings are activated and properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Review the data entry where the error occurred. Ensure that the form of address key is correctly entered and matches the defined keys in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the form of address was recently added or modified, ensure that the changes have been transported to the relevant system (e.g., from development to production).
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the forms of address.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner) or XD01 (Create Customer) where this error might occur.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing forms of address and related configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AM117 error and ensure that the form of address key is properly defined in your SAP system.