How To Fix CRM_LEAD_H518 - Cannot distribute to business partner &1

CRM_LEAD_H518 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_LEAD_H - CRM: Messages for the Lead Header

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Cannot distribute to business partner &1

What causes this issue?

Business partner &V1& has a status that does not allow forwarding.
Business partners with the status 'Not released' or 'Flagged for
archiving' cannot be forwarded.

System Response

The forwarding data cannot be created for the lead.

How to fix this error?

Choose a different business partner.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_LEAD_H518 - Cannot distribute to business partner &1 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_LEAD_H518 indicates that there is an issue with distributing a lead to a business partner in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. The error message typically states: "Cannot distribute to business partner &1," where "&1" is a placeholder for the specific business partner ID that is causing the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Business Partner Status: The business partner may be in a status that does not allow for lead distribution. For example, it could be marked as inactive or blocked.
  Missing Data: Required data for the business partner may be missing or incomplete, such as address information or contact details.
  Distribution Settings: There may be issues with the distribution settings or configuration in the system that prevent the lead from being assigned to the business partner.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to distribute leads to the specified business partner.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such