How To Fix EMV197 - Pre-move-in address of business partner &1 unknown

EMV197 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EMV - Reserved for IS-U: move-in/out

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Pre-move-in address of business partner &1 unknown

What causes this issue?

The standard address that business partner &V1& had before move-in
document &V2& was created cannot be determined.
This happens, for example, when business partner &V1& was not entered
until move-in document &V2& was created in the system.

System Response

The standard address of business partner &V1& cannot be reset.

How to fix this error?

If you want to change the standard address of business partner &V1&,
use transaction <LS>Change 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 EMV197 - Pre-move-in address of business partner &1 unknown ?

  The SAP error message EMV197, which states "Pre-move-in address of business partner &1 unknown," typically occurs in the context of managing business partner data, particularly when dealing with address information for a business partner (BP) in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid pre-move-in address for the specified business partner.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Address Data: The business partner may not have a pre-move-in address defined in the system.
  Incorrect Business Partner Number: The business partner number (&1) referenced in the error message may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or issues with the data in the business partner master record.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not set up correctly for handling addresses.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) and search for the business partner using the number provided in