How To Fix CMS_COMMON000 - Business partner &1 not defined

CMS_COMMON000 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_COMMON - Message Class for Common Service Functions

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Business partner &1 not defined

What causes this issue?

Business partner with the specified ID and partner function is not
maintained in the implementing business partner system.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_COMMON000 - Business partner &1 not defined ?

  The SAP error message "CMS_COMMON000 Business partner &1 not defined" typically indicates that the system is unable to find a business partner (BP) with the specified identifier (represented by &1) in the database. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during transactions, data uploads, or when trying to access business partner-related information.
  Causes:
  
  Business Partner Not Created: The business partner with the specified ID has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Business Partner ID: The ID being referenced may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems, there may be synchronization issues leading to the business partner not being available.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the business partner data.
  Inactive Business Partner: The business partner may exist but is marked as inactive or not valid for the current transaction.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Create the Business Partner: If the business partner does