How To Fix COM_BUPA_BSP021 - No business partner found; see long text for entry rules

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_BUPA_BSP - Business Partner: Portal/BSP UI

• Message number: 021

• Message text: No business partner found; see long text for entry rules

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

The following rules apply to the search:
The search is performed in "Name 1" for organizations and groups and
"Last Name" for persons.
If the search character string contains a comma followed by a blank, the
first part of the character string is compared with "Name 1" or "Last
Name", and the second part with "Name 2" or "First Name".

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_BUPA_BSP021 - No business partner found; see long text for entry rules ?

  The SAP error message COM_BUPA_BSP021 indicates that the system could not find a business partner (BP) based on the criteria provided. This error typically occurs in scenarios where a business partner is required for a transaction or process, but the system cannot locate a valid entry.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business Partner: The most common cause is that the business partner you are trying to access or use does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Search Criteria: The search criteria used to find the business partner may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the business partner data.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the business partner data is supposed to be synchronized from another system (like a CRM or external database), there may be issues with the data transfer.
  Inactive Business Partner: The business partner may exist but is marked as inactive or not available for the transaction type you are trying to perform.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Existence:
  
  Use transaction code BP to search for the business partner. Ensure that the business partner you are trying to use exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Verify Search Criteria:
  
  Double-check the criteria you are using to search for the business partner. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access business partner data. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Check Business Partner Status:
  
  If the business partner exists, check its status to ensure it is active and available for the required transactions.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If the business partner data is supposed to be synchronized from another system, check the synchronization process for any errors or issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Long Text:
  
  The error message suggests checking the long text for entry rules. This can provide additional context or specific rules that need to be followed when entering business partner data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  BUPA: Business Partner Overview
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to business partner management.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on business partner management for best practices and guidelines.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.