How To Fix FLBP153 - 'Natural person' field is set for customer &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 153

• Message text: 'Natural person' field is set for customer &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FLBP153 - 'Natural person' field is set for customer &1 ?

  The SAP error message FLBP153 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a customer master record, specifically related to the 'Natural person' field. This error typically arises when the system expects a certain configuration for a customer but finds that the 'Natural person' field is incorrectly set or not aligned with the expected data.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Customer Type: The customer master record may be set up as a business entity (legal entity) when it should be set up as a natural person (individual).
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data entered for the customer, such as missing or incorrect information in fields that are relevant to the classification of the customer.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not be aligned with the business requirements or the data entered for the customer.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customer Master Data: Review the customer master data for the customer in question. Ensure that the 'Natural person' field is set correctly based on whether the customer is an individual or a business entity.
  
  If the customer is a natural person, ensure that all relevant fields (like name, address, etc.) are filled out correctly.
  If the customer is a business entity, ensure that the 'Natural person' field is not checked.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration: If the customer type is incorrectly configured, you may need to adjust the configuration settings in the SAP system. This may involve:
  
  Changing the customer type in the customer master record.
  Ensuring that the relevant settings in the configuration for customer data are correct.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling customer master data and the implications of the 'Natural person' field.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the data and configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like XD02 (Change Customer) or FD02 (Change Customer (Financial)) to access and modify customer master data.
  Field Definitions: Familiarize yourself with the definitions and implications of the fields in the customer master record, especially those related to customer classification.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FLBP153 error and ensure that the customer master data is correctly configured.