How To Fix CMS_RBL109 - No receivables of business partner &1 bpf &2 exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_RBL - Message Class for Receivable

• Message number: 109

• Message text: No receivables of business partner &1 bpf &2 exist

What causes this issue?

There are no Receivables maintained in the system for the Business
Partner that has been entered

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_RBL109 - No receivables of business partner &1 bpf &2 exist ?

  The SAP error message CMS_RBL109 indicates that there are no receivables associated with the specified business partner and business partner function (BPF). This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Customer Management (CMS) module, particularly when dealing with accounts receivable or financial transactions.
  Cause:
  
  No Receivables Exist: The primary cause of this error is that there are no outstanding receivables for the specified business partner and business partner function in the system.
  Incorrect Business Partner or Function: The business partner or the business partner function (BPF) specified in the transaction may be incorrect or not properly set up.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between different modules or systems, leading to missing receivables data.
  Inactive Business Partner: The business partner may be inactive or not properly configured to have receivables.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Business Partner and Function: Check the business partner and the business partner function (BPF) to ensure they are correct and active. You can do this by navigating to the business partner master data in SAP.
  Check Receivables Data: Use transaction codes like FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) to check if there are any receivables for the specified business partner. If there are none, this confirms the error message.
  Create Receivables: If the business partner should have receivables, ensure that the relevant transactions (invoices, credit memos, etc.) have been created and posted correctly.
  Data Synchronization: If you suspect data synchronization issues, check the integration points between different modules (like FI, CO, etc.) and ensure that data is being transferred correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the CMS module for any specific configurations or known issues that might relate to this error.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display), and FB03 (Display Document) to investigate further.
  Business Partner Configuration: Ensure that the business partner is configured correctly in the system, including the roles and functions assigned to it.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.