How To Fix EATB103 - Business partner &1 does not exist in buffer

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EATB - Messages for Turbo Billing

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Business partner &1 does not exist in buffer

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EATB103 - Business partner &1 does not exist in buffer ?

  The SAP error message EATB103, which states "Business partner &1 does not exist in buffer," typically occurs when the system is unable to find the specified business partner in its internal buffer. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Business Partner Not Created: The business partner you are trying to access may not have been created in the system.
  Buffer Issues: The buffer for business partners may not be updated or may have been cleared, leading to the inability to find the business partner.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the business partner.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as the business partner being marked for deletion or not being activated.
  Transaction Context: The error may occur in specific transactions where the business partner is expected to be in the buffer but is not.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Business Partner Existence: Verify that the business partner exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction code BP (Business Partner) to search for the business partner.
  Refresh Buffer: If the business partner exists but is not found, try refreshing the buffer. This can often be done by logging out and back into the system or using specific transaction codes to refresh the buffer.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the business partner. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  Data Consistency Check: Use transaction codes like BP to check the status of the business partner. Ensure it is active and not marked for deletion.
  Recreate Business Partner: If the business partner does not exist, you may need to create it using the BP transaction.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check the underlying tables)
  SE16: Data Browser (to view data in tables)
  
  
  
  Tables: 
  
  BUT000: General Data for Business Partners
  BUT020: Business Partner Roles
  BUT100: Business Partner Relationships
  
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error message details and any relevant transaction codes you were using.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the EATB103 error in SAP.