How To Fix CMS_RE032 - Business partner function &1 does not exist; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_RE - Message class for CMS Real Estate Add On

• Message number: 032

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

What causes this issue?

Business partner function is a mandatory value for business partner
details of a real estate.

System Response

System fails to save business partner details without either the
business partner or a corresponding partner function for the same.

How to fix this error?

Select an existing partner function using the input help on the field or
define new values in the Implementation Guide (IMG) activity Define
Partner Functions.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_RE032 - Business partner function &1 does not exist; see long text ?

  The SAP error message CMS_RE032 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 incorrectly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business Partner Function: The specified business partner function (indicated by &1 in the error message) has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The business partner function may not be properly assigned to the business partner or may not be active.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to business partners, 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, create the required business partner function.
  
  
  
  Assign Business Partner Function:
  
  Ensure that the business partner function is correctly assigned to the relevant business partner. You can do this in the business partner maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Check the customizing settings for business partners in the SPRO transaction. Navigate to:
  SPRO -> Cross-Application Components -> Master Data Synchronization -> Business Partner -> Define Business Partner Roles
  
  Ensure that the necessary roles and functions are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any relevant data consistency checks or reports to identify and rectify any inconsistencies in the business partner data.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and manage business partner functions. This can be done through transaction SU53 or by checking the user roles in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, refer to the SAP documentation or help portal for more detailed information regarding business partner functions and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP, SU53, and PFCG for managing business partners and user authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CMS_RE032 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.