How To Fix EZ716 - Valid business partner is required for send type &1

EZ716 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EZ - Print workbench

• Message number: 716

• Message text: Valid business partner is required for send type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EZ716 - Valid business partner is required for send type &1 ?

  The SAP error message EZ716, which states "Valid business partner is required for send type &1," typically occurs in the context of business partner (BP) management in SAP systems, particularly when dealing with processes that involve communication or transactions with business partners.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system requires a valid business partner for a specific send type (e.g., email, fax, etc.), but either:
  
  The business partner is not defined or is inactive.
  The business partner does not have the necessary communication data (like email address or phone number) for the specified send type.
  The send type specified in the process is not correctly configured or is not associated with a valid business partner.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EZ716 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) and verify that the business partner in question is correctly set up.
  Ensure that the business partner is active and not