How To Fix B0133 - Business partner & does not exist as customer in company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B0 - Business Partner General

• Message number: 133

• Message text: Business partner & does not exist as customer in company code &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B0133 - Business partner & does not exist as customer in company code & ?

  The SAP error message B0133 indicates that a business partner (BP) does not exist as a customer in the specified company code. This error typically arises in scenarios where a business partner is being referenced in a transaction, but the system cannot find a corresponding customer record in the specified company code.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customer Record: The business partner has not been created as a customer in the specified company code.
  Incorrect Company Code: The transaction is being processed in a company code where the business partner is not set up as a customer.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between the business partner and customer records.
  Incorrect Business Partner Role: The business partner may not have the appropriate role assigned that designates it as a customer.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Customer Record:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) or XD01 (Create Customer).
  Ensure that the business partner is created as a customer in the relevant company code.
  Assign the necessary roles (e.g., "Customer" role) to the business partner.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code:
  
  Verify that you are using the correct company code in your transaction.
  If the business partner is valid but not set up in the current company code, you may need to create a customer record for that specific company code.
  
  
  
  Review Business Partner Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the business partner to ensure that it includes the customer role for the relevant company code.
  You can do this by going to the business partner transaction and reviewing the roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If you suspect data synchronization issues, you may need to run consistency checks or data synchronization processes to ensure that the business partner and customer data are aligned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for specific guidelines on managing business partners and customers.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Manage Business Partner
  XD01: Create Customer (General Data)
  XD02: Change Customer
  XD03: Display Customer
  
  
  
  Business Partner Roles: Ensure that the business partner has the appropriate roles assigned, such as "FLCU00" (Customer) for customer-related transactions.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to business partners and customer records.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the B0133 error and ensure that the business partner is correctly set up as a customer in the specified company code.