How To Fix FB187 - Customer &: Partner number & for contact person ...

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Customer &: Partner number & for contact person ...

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB187 - Customer &: Partner number & for contact person ... ?

  The SAP error message FB187 typically indicates an issue related to the assignment of a contact person to a customer or vendor account. The message usually states that there is a problem with the customer or partner number for the specified contact person.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Contact Person: The contact person may not be properly assigned to the customer or vendor account.
  Incorrect Partner Function: The partner function for the contact person may not be correctly defined or may not exist in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data for the customer or vendor account.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the contact person data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Contact Person Assignment:
  
  Go to the customer or vendor master data and verify if the contact person is correctly assigned.
  Ensure that the contact person exists in the system and is active.
  
  
  
  Verify Partner Functions:
  
  Check the partner functions assigned to the customer or vendor. Ensure that the contact person is assigned to the correct partner function.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for any inconsistencies or missing information. Make sure all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the customer or vendor master data.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like XD02 (Change Customer) or XK02 (Change Vendor) to make necessary changes to the master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on the error message and its resolution.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Logs: Review transaction logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the FB187 error message in SAP.