How To Fix CRM_BUPA_IDM012 - Business partner &1 is not an employee

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_BUPA_IDM - Service BP Identity Management Integration

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Business partner &1 is not an employee

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_BUPA_IDM012 - Business partner &1 is not an employee ?

  The SAP error message CRM_BUPA_IDM012 indicates that the business partner you are trying to process is not recognized as an employee in the system. This error typically arises in scenarios where the system expects a business partner to have employee attributes or roles assigned, but the specified business partner does not meet those criteria.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Employee Role: The business partner does not have the necessary employee role assigned in the system.
  Incorrect Business Partner Type: The business partner may be set up as a customer, vendor, or another type rather than as an employee.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the business partner's master data that prevent it from being recognized as an employee.
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not be set up correctly to recognize the business partner as an employee.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Roles:
  
  Go to the business partner master data transaction (e.g., transaction code BP).
  Search for the business partner in question and check the roles assigned to it.
  Ensure that the "Employee" role (e.g., "Employee" or "HR Employee") is assigned to the business partner.
  
  
  
  Verify Business Partner Type:
  
  Ensure that the business partner is created with the correct type that corresponds to an employee.
  If necessary, create a new business partner with the appropriate employee role.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for any missing or incorrect information that may be required for the employee role.
  Ensure that all mandatory fields for the employee role are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings related to business partner roles and types in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the system is configured to recognize the business partner as an employee.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE80 (Object Navigator) for troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on business partner management and employee roles for a better understanding of how these elements interact within the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.