How To Fix B0153 - Enter a business partner

B0153 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B0 - Business Partner General

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Enter a business partner

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B0153 - Enter a business partner ?

  The SAP error message B0153, which states "Enter a business partner," typically occurs when a transaction or process requires a business partner to be specified, but none has been provided. This error is common in various SAP modules, especially in areas related to customer/vendor management, sales, and procurement.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business Partner: The most straightforward cause is that the user has not entered a business partner in the relevant field.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require a business partner to be entered for certain transactions.
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have overlooked the business partner field or entered it incorrectly.
  Role Assignment: The business partner may not have the necessary roles assigned to perform the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter a Business Partner: The immediate solution is to ensure that a valid business partner is entered in the required field. This can be done by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant transaction screen.
  Locating the business