How To Fix CMS_GENERAL013 - Business partner function &1 does not exist

CMS_GENERAL013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_GENERAL - Common Messages for CMS

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Business partner function &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

Business partner Role with the specified ID is not maintained.

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?

You can choose an existing business partner Role by using the input
help on the field.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CMS_GENERAL013 - Details

• The SAP error message CMS_GENERAL013 indicates that a specific business partner function does not exist in the system. This error typically arises when the system is trying to access or utilize a business partner function that has not been defined or is not available in the current context.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business Partner Function: The specified business partner function (denoted by &1 in the error message) has not been created or is not active in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for business partner roles and functions may not be set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the business partner function.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) and check if the business partner function exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or