How To Fix CI_DRAFTBP_MESSAGE014 - Enter Last Name for Contact Person

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTBP_MESSAGE - Message class for Draft persistency in Customer and Supplier

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Enter Last Name for Contact Person

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTBP_MESSAGE014 - Enter Last Name for Contact Person ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTBP_MESSAGE014 indicates that a required field, specifically the "Last Name" for a contact person, has not been filled in during the creation or modification of a Business Partner (BP) in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of managing business partners in SAP, particularly when dealing with contact persons associated with a business partner.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The user attempts to create or update a Business Partner without providing a last name for the contact person.
  The last name field is mandatory in the configuration of the Business Partner data model.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Business Partner Data: Navigate to the transaction or application where you are managing Business Partners (e.g., BP transaction in SAP GUI).
  
  
  Locate the Contact Person Section: If you are creating or editing a Business Partner, find the section where you can enter details for the contact person.
  
  
  Enter the Last Name: Ensure that you fill in the "Last Name" field for the contact person. This field is mandatory, so it must be completed to proceed.
  
  
  Save Changes: After entering the required information, save your changes. The error should no longer appear if all mandatory fields are filled correctly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Roles: In SAP, Business Partners can have different roles (e.g., customer, vendor, contact person). Ensure that you are aware of the roles and their specific requirements.
  Field Configuration: If you are an administrator or have access to configuration settings, you can check the field settings in the Business Partner configuration to confirm which fields are mandatory.
  User Training: If this error occurs frequently, consider providing training or documentation for users on how to properly fill out Business Partner information, emphasizing the importance of mandatory fields.
  
  If the issue persists after ensuring that all required fields are filled, it may be necessary to check for any additional validation rules or customizations in your SAP environment that could be affecting the Business Partner creation process.