How To Fix FSBP_BASIS_COMMON006 - Identification type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSBP_BASIS_COMMON - Messages for Basic Objects of Business Partner

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Identification type &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSBP_BASIS_COMMON006 - Identification type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FSBP_BASIS_COMMON006 with the description "Identification type &1 does not exist" typically occurs in the context of SAP Financial Services, particularly when dealing with business partner data or identification types.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Identification Type: The identification type specified (represented by &1 in the error message) does not exist in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue or an incorrect entry in the transaction.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The identification type may not have been properly configured in the system. This can happen if the necessary customizing settings were not completed.
  
  
  Data Entry Error: There might be a typo or incorrect value entered when trying to reference the identification type.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the identification type was recently created or modified in a different environment (like development) and not transported correctly to the current environment (like production), it may not be available.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Identification Type:
  
  Verify that the identification type you are trying to use actually exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., BP for Business Partner) and checking the identification types configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Identification Type:
  
  If the identification type does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the customizing settings under the relevant section for business partners or identification types.
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, you may need to modify it.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all necessary configuration steps have been completed. This may involve checking the customizing settings in transaction SPRO and navigating to the relevant sections for business partner management.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the identification type was recently created or modified, ensure that the transport requests have been properly moved to the target environment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing identification types in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), SPRO (Customizing), and others that may be relevant to your specific SAP module.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify identification types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution.