How To Fix CRM_IU_IC_MD020 - Maintain either the last name or the name of an organization

CRM_IU_IC_MD020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_IU_IC_MD - UI messages for identification and master data in IC WebClnt

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Maintain either the last name or the name of an organization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_IU_IC_MD020 - Maintain either the last name or the name of an organization ?

  The SAP error message CRM_IU_IC_MD020 indicates that when creating or updating a business partner (BP) in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, you must provide either a last name for an individual or the name of an organization. This error typically occurs in scenarios where the system expects one of these fields to be filled out, but neither is provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause of this error is that both the last name and the organization name fields are left blank when trying to create or update a business partner.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the system that enforce the requirement for either a last name or an organization name.
  Data Entry Error: Users may inadvertently skip these fields during data entry.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that at least one of the required fields is filled out:
  
  
  For Individual Business Partners:
  
  Ensure that the Last Name field