How To Fix EK101 - No items exist for business partner &1, contract account &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EK - IS-U Accounts Receivable and Payable

• Message number: 101

• Message text: No items exist for business partner &1, contract account &2

What causes this issue?

You tried to read the documents of contract account &v2& for business
partner &v1&.
No documents were found in the database.
This message is only for your information and does not necessarily
indicate an error.

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 EK101 - No items exist for business partner &1, contract account &2 ?

  The SAP error message EK101 ("No items exist for business partner &1, contract account &2") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or when dealing with business partner data in SAP. This error indicates that the system could not find any relevant items or records associated with the specified business partner and contract account.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The business partner or contract account may not have any associated items or transactions in the system.
  Incorrect Input: The business partner number or contract account number entered may be incorrect or does not exist in the database.
  Data Deletion: Items or transactions may have been deleted or archived, leading to the absence of records for the specified business partner and contract account.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the items related to the specified business partner or contract account.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the proper linking of business partners and contract accounts.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Input: Double-check the business partner number and contract account number for accuracy. Ensure that they are correctly entered.
  Check Data Existence: Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to check if there are any existing items for the specified business partner and contract account.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data related to the business partner and contract account.
  Data Recovery: If items were deleted, check if there is a backup or if the data can be restored from an archive.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the system is set up correctly to link business partners and contract accounts.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP, FBL1N, FBL3N, or FBL5N to investigate business partner and account data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for business partner and contract account management to understand the relationships and data flow.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EK101 error and implement a suitable solution.