How To Fix FSBP_BAPI018 - No ratings exist for business partner &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSBP_BAPI - Messages for BAPIs and APIs

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No ratings exist for business partner &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSBP_BAPI018 - No ratings exist for business partner &1 ?

  The SAP error message FSBP_BAPI018 indicates that there are no ratings available for the specified business partner. This error typically occurs when you are trying to access or manipulate data related to a business partner in the SAP system, but the required ratings or classifications for that partner have not been defined or are missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Ratings: The primary cause of this error is that the business partner does not have any ratings assigned to it in the system.
  Incorrect Business Partner: The business partner ID provided may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or issues with the configuration of the business partner master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) and search for the business partner in question.
  Verify if the ratings are assigned to the business partner. If not, you will need to create or assign the necessary ratings.
  
  
  
  Assign Ratings:
  
  If ratings are missing, you can assign them by editing the business partner master data. Navigate to the relevant section where ratings can be added and input the required information.
  
  
  
  Verify Business Partner ID:
  
  Ensure that the business partner ID you are using is correct. Double-check for any typos or errors in the ID.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to business partner ratings to understand the requirements and processes for assigning ratings.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the business partner ratings.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Role: Ratings may be linked to specific roles assigned to the business partner. Ensure that the correct roles are assigned.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for business partner management and SE11 for data dictionary to check the underlying tables.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.