How To Fix FM226 - Customer & does not exist

FM226 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FM - Dunning Notices

• Message number: 226

• Message text: Customer & does not exist

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FM226 - Details

• The SAP error message FM226 ("Customer & does not exist") typically occurs when you are trying to process a transaction involving a customer account that the system cannot find in the database. This can happen in various modules, such as Accounts Receivable (FI-AR) or Sales and Distribution (SD).
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Customer Number: The customer number you are trying to use may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Customer Not Created: The customer account may not have been created in the system.
  Customer Deactivation: The customer account may have been deactivated or marked for deletion.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If you are using multiple systems or environments, there may be synchronization issues where the customer data is not consistent across systems.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the customer data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Customer Number: Double-check the customer number you are entering to ensure it is correct.
  Create Customer Account: If the customer does not exist,