How To Fix FARP_MESSAGE106 - Address could not be determined for business partner &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARP_MESSAGE - message for ap/ar apps

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Address could not be determined for business partner &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARP_MESSAGE106 - Address could not be determined for business partner &1 ?

  The SAP error message FARP_MESSAGE106 indicates that the system is unable to determine the address for a specified business partner (BP). This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to create or process transactions involving the business partner.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Address Data: The business partner may not have any address data maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Business Partner Role: The business partner may not be assigned the correct role that requires an address.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data related to the business partner.
  Inactive Business Partner: The business partner may be marked as inactive, which can prevent address determination.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that affect how addresses are determined for business partners.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) and search for the business partner in question.
  Verify that the address data is correctly maintained. If not, add the necessary address information.
  
  
  
  Verify Business Partner Roles:
  
  Ensure that the business partner has the appropriate roles assigned that require an address. For example, if the business partner is a customer or vendor, make sure the relevant roles are active.
  
  
  
  Check for Inactive Status:
  
  Confirm that the business partner is not marked as inactive. If it is inactive, you may need to reactivate it.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks to identify any issues with the business partner data. This can often be done through standard SAP reports or transaction codes.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to business partner address determination. This may involve checking the customizing settings in the SPRO transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation or Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult SAP documentation or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check table structures)
  SE16N: Table Display (to view business partner data directly)
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  BUT000: General data for business partners
  BUT020: Address data for business partners
  BUT050: Business partner roles
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the FARP_MESSAGE106 error in SAP.