How To Fix CRM_BUPA_BOL106 - A standard address must always exist for any time interval

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_BUPA_BOL -

• Message number: 106

• Message text: A standard address must always exist for any time interval

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_BUPA_BOL106 - A standard address must always exist for any time interval ?

  The SAP error message CRM_BUPA_BOL106 indicates that a standard address must always exist for any time interval when working with business partners in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a business partner (BP) without having a valid standard address defined for the specified time period.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Standard Address: The business partner does not have a standard address assigned for the time interval you are working with.
  Incorrect Time Interval: The time interval specified may not have a valid address associated with it.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the address is not properly maintained or is missing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) in SAP.
  Search for the business partner that is causing the error.
  Check the address data for the business partner and ensure that there is a standard address defined.
  
  
  
  Maintain Standard Address:
  
  If a standard address is missing, you need to create or maintain the address.
  In the BP transaction, navigate to the "Address" tab and ensure that you have a standard address defined for the relevant time period.
  Make sure to set the address as the "Standard" address.
  
  
  
  Check Validity Period:
  
  Ensure that the address you are trying to set as standard is valid for the time interval you are working with. You may need to adjust the validity dates.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the business partner data and try the operation again that was causing the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP: Business Partner maintenance.
  CRMD_ORDER: For managing CRM orders, which may also involve business partner data.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Business Partner management in CRM for detailed guidelines on maintaining addresses and business partner data.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify business partner data, as lack of permissions can also lead to issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CRM_BUPA_BOL106 error and ensure that your business partner has a valid standard address for the required time interval.