How To Fix FSBP_MAIN_ERROR_MSG002 - Business partner does not exist or authorization is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSBP_MAIN_ERROR_MSG - Main Error Messages for FS-BP Services

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Business partner does not exist or authorization is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSBP_MAIN_ERROR_MSG002 - Business partner does not exist or authorization is missing ?

  The SAP error message FSBP_MAIN_ERROR_MSG002 indicates that the system cannot find the specified business partner or that the user does not have the necessary authorization to access the business partner data. This error typically occurs in the context of business partner management in SAP, particularly when trying to create, modify, or display a business partner.
  Causes:
  
  Business Partner Does Not Exist: The business partner you are trying to access may not have been created in the system or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the required authorizations to view or manipulate the business partner data. This can happen if the user role does not include the necessary permissions.
  Incorrect Business Partner Number: The business partner number entered may be incorrect or formatted improperly.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the business partner data is being synchronized from another system, there may be delays or errors in the synchronization process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Business Partner Existence:
  
  Check if the business partner exists in the system by using transaction code BP (Business Partner) and searching for the business partner number.
  If the business partner does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access business partner data. This can be done by checking the user roles assigned to the user in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to work with your SAP security team to grant the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Correct Business Partner Number:
  
  Double-check the business partner number you are entering to ensure it is correct and properly formatted.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If the business partner data is being synchronized from another system, check the synchronization logs for any errors or delays.
  Ensure that the data is up-to-date and that there are no issues with the data transfer.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to see if there are authorization issues)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: 
  
  You may need to check authorization objects related to business partner management, such as B_BUPA_GRP (Business Partner Group) and B_BUPA_AUTH (Business Partner Authorization).
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: 
  
  Refer to the official SAP documentation for business partner management for more detailed information on how to manage business partners and troubleshoot related issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.