How To Fix CRM_ICM_BP036 - Business partner &1 is not a valid external organization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_ICM_BP - Message class for ICM Busienss partner

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Business partner &1 is not a valid external organization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_ICM_BP036 - Business partner &1 is not a valid external organization ?

  The SAP error message CRM_ICM_BP036 indicates that the specified business partner (BP) is not recognized as a valid external organization in the system. This error typically arises in the context of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when trying to access or manipulate business partner data.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Business Partner: The business partner ID you are trying to use does not exist in the system or is not set up correctly.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The business partner may not have the necessary roles assigned to be recognized as an external organization.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the business partner master data.
  Inactive Business Partner: The business partner might be marked as inactive or deleted in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the business partner data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Business Partner ID: Check if the business partner ID you are using is correct. You can do this by navigating to the business partner master data in the SAP system.
  Check Business Partner Roles: Ensure that the business partner has the appropriate roles assigned. For external organizations, roles such as "Customer" or "Vendor" may be necessary.
  Activate Business Partner: If the business partner is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can typically be done in the business partner maintenance transaction (BP).
  Data Consistency Check: Run a consistency check on the business partner data to identify any missing or incorrect entries. You can use transaction codes like BP to access the business partner maintenance screen.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and manage business partner data. This may involve checking user roles and profiles in the SAP system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing business partners and resolving related issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP - Business Partner Maintenance
  BP_MON - Business Partner Monitoring
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to business partner management.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the CRM_ICM_BP036 error message.