How To Fix FLBP119 - Customer & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FLBP - Business Partner: Customer/Vendor Messages

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Customer & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FLBP119 - Customer & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FLBP119, which states "Customer & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or when working with customer-related data in SAP. This error indicates that the system cannot find a customer record associated with the specified customer number.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Customer Number: The customer number entered may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Customer Not Created: The customer may not have been created in the system yet.
  Customer Deactivation: The customer record may have been deactivated or marked for deletion.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems, there may be synchronization issues leading to missing customer data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view the customer data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Customer Number: Double-check the customer number for any typos or errors. Ensure that you are using the correct format.
  Check Customer Master Data: Use transaction codes like XD03 (Display Customer) or FD03 (Display Customer - Financial) to check if the customer exists in the system.
  Create Customer Record: If the customer does not exist, you may need to create a new customer record using transaction codes like XD01 (Create Customer) or FD01 (Create Customer - Financial).
  Check Status: If the customer exists but is inactive, you may need to reactivate the customer record.
  Consult with IT or SAP Support: If you suspect data synchronization issues or authorization problems, consult with your IT department or SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for customer management, such as XD01, XD02, XD03, FD01, FD02, and FD03.
  Authorization Roles: Ensure that your user role has the necessary authorizations to access customer data.
  Data Maintenance: Regularly maintain and audit customer master data to prevent issues related to missing or inactive records.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on customer master data management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FLBP119 error and ensure that customer data is correctly managed in your SAP system.