How To Fix BUPA_MASS013 - Communication channel missing: &1 &2

BUPA_MASS013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BUPA_MASS - Mass Read Modules for Communcation Data

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Communication channel missing: &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BUPA_MASS013 - Communication channel missing: &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message BUPA_MASS013 indicates that there is a missing communication channel for a business partner (BP) in the system. This error typically arises when trying to process or manage business partner data, and it suggests that the system cannot find the necessary communication channel associated with the specified business partner.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Communication Channel: The primary cause of this error is that the business partner does not have a defined communication channel (like email, phone, etc.) in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the communication channels in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the business partner, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) and search for the specific business partner that is causing the error.
  Verify that the communication channels are correctly defined for the business partner.