How To Fix FSBP533 - Inconsistencies between the standard addresses for SAP BP and TR BP

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSBP -

• Message number: 533

• Message text: Inconsistencies between the standard addresses for SAP BP and TR BP

What causes this issue?

You have activated parallel maintenance with the Real Estate Business
Partner. To ensure that no data inconsistencies appear in the
address usage for the SAP Business Partner and the Real Estate Business
Partner, the following is carried out after a program correction
supplied together with SAP Note 550854:
Every change that is made in the standard address type for the SAP
Business Partner will also be transferred to (or duplicated in) the SAP
Business Partner address type assigned to the standard identification
for the Real Estate Business Partner. For business partner &1, the
identification assigned to the BP standard identification is address
type &2. The same addresses with the same validity dates must therefore
be assigned to address type &2 and the standard identification for the
SAP BP (XXDEFAULT). This is not given for business partner &1.

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?

Make the corresponding adjustments in the address usage.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSBP533 - Inconsistencies between the standard addresses for SAP BP and TR BP ?

  The SAP error message FSBP533 indicates that there are inconsistencies between the standard addresses for the Business Partner (BP) and the Transactional Business Partner (TR BP). This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Business Partner functionality, which is used for managing master data related to customers, vendors, and other entities.
  Cause:
  The inconsistency can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from an older system or from another source, there may be discrepancies in the address data.
  Manual Data Entry Errors: Users may have entered inconsistent address information for the same business partner in different areas of the system.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the Business Partner setup can lead to mismatches in address data.
  Changes in Address Data: If the address of a business partner was updated in one area but not in another, this can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FSBP533 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Address Data: 
  
  Go to the Business Partner transaction (BP) and check the address details for both the standard BP and the TR BP.
  Ensure that the address fields (such as street, city, postal code, country) are consistent across both records.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Code BP:
  
  Navigate to the Business Partner transaction (BP).
  Search for the relevant Business Partner and check the address details.
  If discrepancies are found, update the address information to ensure consistency.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Code FSBP:
  
  You can also use the transaction code FSBP to directly access the Transactional Business Partner data.
  Compare the address information with the standard Business Partner data and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Use SAP tools or reports to perform a consistency check on Business Partner data. This can help identify other potential inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to Business Partner address management for any specific guidelines or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking and correcting the data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Role: Understand the roles assigned to the Business Partner and how they relate to the address data.
  Data Model: Familiarize yourself with the data model of Business Partners in SAP, including how addresses are stored and linked.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to Business Partners include:
  
  BP: Manage Business Partner
  FSBP: Manage Transactional Business Partner
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on resolving inconsistencies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistencies causing the FSBP533 error in SAP.