How To Fix FP053 - Customer & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FP - Invoice Parking

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Customer & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FP053 - Customer & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FP053 ("Customer & does not exist") typically occurs when you are trying to process a transaction related to a customer that the system cannot find in the database. This can happen in various contexts, such as during billing, invoicing, or when trying to access customer master data.
  Causes:
  
  Customer Not Created: The customer may not have been created in the system.
  Incorrect Customer Number: The customer number entered may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Customer Deactivation: The customer 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 permissions to view or access the customer data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Customer Existence:
  
  Check if the customer exists in the system by using transaction code XD03 (Display Customer) or FD03 (Display Customer - Financial).
  Ensure that you are using the correct customer number.
  
  
  
  Create Customer:
  
  If the customer does not exist, create a new customer using transaction code XD01 (Create Customer) or FD01 (Create Customer - Financial).
  
  
  
  Check Customer Status:
  
  If the customer exists but is inactive, you may need to reactivate the customer. This can be done by changing the status in the customer master data.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access customer data. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  If you are working in a multi-system environment, ensure that the customer data is consistent across all systems. You may need to run data synchronization processes.
  
  
  
  Consult with IT Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your IT support team or SAP Basis team to investigate further, especially if there are underlying database issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XD03 - Display Customer
  FD03 - Display Customer - Financial
  XD01 - Create Customer
  FD01 - Create Customer - Financial
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to customer master data.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for customer master data management for more detailed procedures and guidelines.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FP053 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.