How To Fix FSBP_BAPI021 - No data exists for business partner &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSBP_BAPI - Messages for BAPIs and APIs

• Message number: 021

• Message text: No data exists for business partner &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSBP_BAPI021 - No data exists for business partner &1 ?

  The SAP error message FSBP_BAPI021 ("No data exists for business partner &1") typically occurs when a Business Partner (BP) is referenced in a transaction or a BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface) call, but the system cannot find any associated data for that specific Business Partner ID.
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Business Partner: The Business Partner ID provided does not exist in the system.
  Data Not Maintained: The Business Partner exists, but the required data (e.g., address, roles, etc.) has not been maintained.
  Incorrect Business Partner Role: The Business Partner may not have the necessary roles assigned that are required for the operation being performed.
  Data Deletion: The Business Partner data might have been deleted or marked for deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the Business Partner data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Business Partner ID: Check if the Business Partner ID provided in the transaction or BAPI call is correct and exists in the system.
  
  Use transaction code BP to search for the Business Partner and verify its existence.
  
  
  
  Maintain Required Data: If the Business Partner exists but lacks necessary data, ensure that all required fields and roles are filled out.
  
  Go to the Business Partner transaction and maintain the necessary information.
  
  
  
  Check Business Partner Roles: Ensure that the Business Partner has the appropriate roles assigned for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  
  Roles can be checked and assigned in the Business Partner maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Review Deletion Flags: Check if the Business Partner has been marked for deletion or if it has been deleted.
  
  If it has been deleted, you may need to recreate it or restore it if possible.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the Business Partner data.
  
  Consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust authorizations if needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SE37: Function Module for BAPI calls
  SU53: Authorization Check Analysis
  
  
  BAPI Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific BAPI being used to understand the required parameters and data structure.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.