How To Fix CMS_AST316 - Business partner &1 does not exist in function &2; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_AST - Message Class for Asset

• Message number: 316

• Message text: Business partner &1 does not exist in function &2; see long text

What causes this issue?

The business partner &V1& does not exist in business partner function
&V2&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter the identification of an existing business partner.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_AST316 - Business partner &1 does not exist in function &2; see long text ?

  The SAP error message CMS_AST316 indicates that a specified business partner (BP) does not exist in the context of a particular function. This error typically arises in scenarios involving business partner management, such as when trying to access or manipulate data related to a business partner that has not been created or is not recognized in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Business Partner: The business partner ID you are trying to use does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Business Partner Role: The business partner may exist, but it might not have the required role for the function you are trying to perform.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization if the business partner was recently created or modified.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the business partner in the specified function.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Business Partner Existence:
  
  Check if the business partner ID exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the Business Partner transaction (BP) and searching for the ID.
  
  
  
  Check Business Partner Roles:
  
  Ensure that the business partner has the appropriate roles assigned that are required for the function you are trying to execute. You can check this in the Business Partner transaction under the roles tab.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  If the business partner was recently created, ensure that all necessary data has been saved and that there are no pending changes. You may also want to check for any background jobs that might be processing data.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the business partner. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Long Text:
  
  The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. You can do this by clicking on the message or using transaction SE91 to look up the message class and find additional information.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check system logs (transaction SLG1) for any related error messages that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Management: Understanding how business partners are managed in SAP, including roles and relationships, can help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Business Partner Management for detailed information on how to manage business partners and their roles.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or consult with SAP support for further assistance.