How To Fix CMD_API052 - Customer &1: Contact person with partner number &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMD_API - Customer APIs

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Customer &1: Contact person with partner number &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMD_API052 - Customer &1: Contact person with partner number &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CMD_API052 indicates that there is an issue related to a contact person associated with a customer in the system. Specifically, it states that the contact person with the specified partner number does not exist in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Contact Person: The contact person you are trying to reference does not exist in the SAP database. This could be due to a typo in the partner number or the contact person not being created in the system.
  Data Deletion: The contact person may have been deleted or marked as inactive in the system.
  Incorrect Partner Function: The partner function assigned to the contact person may not be correctly set up or may not match the expected configuration.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the contact person data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Partner Number: Check the partner number you are using in the transaction. Ensure that it is correct and corresponds to an existing contact person.
  Create Contact Person: If the contact person does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done through the customer master data transaction (e.g., using transaction code XD01 for creating a customer or BP for business partner).
  Check for Deletion: If the contact person was deleted, you may need to recreate it or check with your SAP administrator to see if it can be restored.
  Review Partner Functions: Ensure that the partner function is correctly assigned and that the contact person is linked to the correct customer.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the contact person data. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), XD01 (Create Customer), XD02 (Change Customer), and XD03 (Display Customer).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on customer master data and partner functions for a better understanding of how contact persons are managed within the system.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMD_API052 error and ensure that the contact person is correctly set up in the SAP system.