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

CMS_AST316 - Overview

• 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