How To Fix E7074 - Customer &1 does not exist

E7074 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E7 - IS-U master data

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Customer &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The corresponding customer for the business partner does not exist.
See the system parameters in table TEKND.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E7074 - Customer &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message E7074, which states "Customer &1 does not exist," typically occurs when you are trying to access or process data related to a customer that the system cannot find in the database. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Customer Not Created: The customer record may not have been created in the system.
  Incorrect Customer Number: The customer number you are trying to access may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Customer Deletion: The customer record may have been deleted or marked as inactive.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If you are using multiple systems (e.g., a CRM system and SAP), there may be synchronization issues leading to the customer not being available in SAP.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the customer record.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Customer Existence:
  
  Use transaction code XD03 (Display Customer) or FD03 (Display Customer - Financial) to check if the customer exists in the system.
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