How To Fix /BOFU/PPF_ADAPTER_U066 - Action &1: Fax number not specified for business partner &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/PPF_ADAPTER_U -

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Action &1: Fax number not specified for business partner &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOFU/PPF_ADAPTER_U066 - Action &1: Fax number not specified for business partner &2 ?

  The SAP error message /BOFU/PPF_ADAPTER_U066 indicates that a fax number has not been specified for a business partner when trying to perform an action that requires it. This error typically occurs in the context of the Post Processing Framework (PPF) when an action is triggered that involves sending a fax.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the business partner (BP) associated with the action does not have a fax number defined in their master data. This can happen if:
  
  The fax number was never entered when the business partner was created or updated.
  The fax number was deleted or not maintained properly in the business partner's details.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that a valid fax number is specified for the business partner in question. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Business Partner Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) in SAP.
  
  
  
  Find the Business Partner:
  
  Search for the business partner using the relevant search criteria (e.g., name, ID).
  
  
  
  Edit Business Partner:
  
  Once you have located the business partner, enter the edit mode.
  
  
  
  Maintain Fax Number:
  
  Navigate to the "Address" tab or the relevant section where contact details are maintained.
  Enter a valid fax number in the designated field.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the fax number, save the changes to the business partner data.
  
  
  
  Retry the Action:
  
  After updating the business partner with the fax number, retry the action that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Roles: Ensure that the business partner has the appropriate roles assigned that may require fax communication.
  PPF Configuration: If you are frequently encountering this error, it may be worth reviewing the PPF configuration to ensure that actions requiring fax numbers are set up correctly.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more details on managing business partner data and PPF actions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the necessary contact information is available for the business partner.