How To Fix CMS_COMMON101 - Business partner function set not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Business partner function set not defined

What causes this issue?

The system failed to locate the business partner function set with the
specified ID.

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?

Select an existing business partner set using input help on the field or
maintain new values in the Implementation Guide (IMG) activity
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CMS_BPF_SET>Define Partner Function Sets</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_COMMON101 - Business partner function set not defined ?

  The SAP error message CMS_COMMON101 indicates that a business partner function set has not been defined in the system. This error typically arises in scenarios where the system is trying to access or utilize a business partner function that has not been properly configured.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The business partner function set has not been defined in the system. This could be due to incomplete setup during the initial configuration of the business partner data.
  Incorrect Assignment: The business partner function set may not be assigned to the relevant business partner or business partner role.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it may not have been included or may have failed during the transport process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Business Partner Function Set:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Cross-Application Components -> Master Data Synchronization -> Business Partner -> Define Business Partner Function Set.
  Create