How To Fix EAR_LEGAL_REPORT035 - Identification type is not defined for business partner &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAR_LEGAL_REPORT - ARGENTINA: Legal report message class

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Identification type is not defined for business partner &.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EAR_LEGAL_REPORT035 - Identification type is not defined for business partner &. ?

  The SAP error message EAR_LEGAL_REPORT035 indicates that there is an issue with the identification type for a business partner in the context of legal reporting. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid identification type for the specified business partner, which is necessary for generating legal reports.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Identification Type: The business partner does not have an identification type defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The identification type may not be properly configured in the system settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the business partner master data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or edit the identification types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) and search for the relevant business partner.
  Verify that the identification type is correctly defined and assigned to the business partner.
  
  
  
  Define Identification Types:
  
  If the identification type is missing, you may need to define it. This can typically be done in the customizing settings:
  
  Navigate to SPRO ? SAP Reference IMG ? Cross-Application Components ? Master Data Synchronization ? Define Identification Types.
  
  
  Ensure that the identification type you need is created and active.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the identification types are correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the settings for legal reporting and ensuring that the identification types are linked to the appropriate business partner roles.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a data consistency check to identify any discrepancies in the business partner data. This can help in identifying any missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify business partner data. Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to the identification types and legal reporting requirements in your region.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Legal Reporting Requirements: Familiarize yourself with the legal reporting requirements applicable to your organization, as these may dictate the necessary identification types.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the identification type for the business partner is correctly defined for legal reporting purposes.