How To Fix FS_BP_PROXY012 - Identification category &1 does not exist

FS_BP_PROXY012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FS_BP_PROXY - Business Partner Proxy

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Identification category &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FS_BP_PROXY012 - Identification category &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FS_BP_PROXY012, which states "Identification category &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of Business Partner (BP) management. This error indicates that the system is trying to access or process a business partner identification category that has not been defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Identification Category: The identification category specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue or an attempt to use an identification category that has not been set up.
  Incorrect Configuration: The identification category may not have been properly configured in the system, or it may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the identification category field when creating or updating a business partner.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Business Partner in the SAP system.
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., BP or SPRO) and