How To Fix COM_IOBJ_LOCAT005 - Business partner address not found in partner function &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_IOBJ_LOCAT - Location of Individual Object

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Business partner address not found in partner function &

What causes this issue?

The system could not find a business partner address in the required
partner function and therefore copied the existing address for the
individual object.

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?

If no address exists for the individual object, you can create a new
address.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_IOBJ_LOCAT005 - Business partner address not found in partner function & ?

  The SAP error message COM_IOBJ_LOCAT005 indicates that the system could not find a business partner address for a specified partner function. This error typically occurs in the context of business partner (BP) management, particularly when dealing with partner functions in sales and distribution (SD) or other modules that utilize business partner data.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Business Partner Data: The business partner may not have been created or may not have the necessary address information for the specified partner function.
  Incorrect Partner Function: The partner function specified in the transaction may not be correctly assigned to the business partner.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the business partner master data.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for partner functions may not be set up correctly in the system.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) and search for the relevant business partner.
  Verify that the business partner has been created and that the address information is complete for the required partner function.
  
  
  
  Verify Partner Function Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the partner function you are trying to use is correctly assigned to the business partner.
  Check the partner function settings in the business partner role to ensure they are configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  If you have access, check the configuration settings for partner functions in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that the partner functions are correctly defined and linked to the appropriate business partner roles.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any relevant data consistency checks or reports to identify and correct any inconsistencies in the business partner data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to business partner management and partner functions for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: BP (Business Partner), SE16N (Data Browser), SPRO (Customizing).
  Business Partner Roles: Understand the different roles and partner functions that can be assigned to a business partner.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the COM_IOBJ_LOCAT005 error message.