How To Fix FLBP149 - Enter the address data for customer business partners

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 149

• Message text: Enter the address data for customer business partners

What causes this issue?

You create a business partner in a customer role and have not entered
any address data for this business partner. For the customer you want to
create in the background, the <LS>country</> for the <LS>standard
address</> is defined as a required entry field, and other required
entry fields may be defined too. It is therefore not enough to enter
only the <LS>name</> of the business partner, for example.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter the address data for the <LS>standard address</> too.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FLBP149 - Enter the address data for customer business partners ?

  The SAP error message FLBP149, which states "Enter the address data for customer business partners," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a business partner in the SAP system, and the required address information is missing or incomplete. This error is particularly common in the context of managing customer data in SAP S/4HANA or SAP ERP systems.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The address fields for the business partner (such as street, city, postal code, country, etc.) are not filled in.
  The address data is incomplete or does not meet the required format or validation rules set in the system.
  The business partner role being assigned requires specific address information that has not been provided.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FLBP149 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Business Partner Transaction:
  
  Go to the transaction code for managing business partners (e.g., BP).
  
  
  
  Check Address Data:
  
  Navigate to the address tab or section of the business partner record.
  Ensure that all mandatory fields are filled out. Common mandatory fields include:
  
  Name
  Street
  City
  Postal Code
  Country
  
  
  Make sure that the data entered is valid and conforms to the expected formats.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the required address data, attempt to save the business partner record again.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings for business partners in the SAP system. Ensure that the address data requirements are correctly defined in the system settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the address data requirements for business partners.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Roles: Different roles (e.g., customer, vendor) may have different address requirements. Ensure you are aware of the specific requirements for the role you are working with.
  Data Validation: SAP may have specific validation rules for address data based on the country or region. Ensure that the data entered complies with these rules.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address known issues related to business partner address data.
  
  By ensuring that all required address fields are filled out correctly, you should be able to resolve the FLBP149 error and successfully manage your business partner records in SAP.