How To Fix FSBP_TC004 - No business partner was found for ID number &1 and number category &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSBP_TC -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No business partner was found for ID number &1 and number category &2

What causes this issue?

The system has tried to find a business partner that matches the
<DS:DE.BP_IDTYPE>identification number category</> &V2& and the
<DS:DE.BP_IDNUM>identification number</> &V1& in the application you
have called. However, no business partners exist with this
<LS>additional business partner number</>.

System Response

The system generates a message.

How to fix this error?

Enter the right identification number in business partner processing, or
correct the identification number supplied by the external system.
Check the <LS>additional business partner number</> settings in
Customizing for the SAP Business Partner for Financial Services.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How can this happen?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSBP_TC004 - No business partner was found for ID number &1 and number category &2 ?

  The SAP error message FSBP_TC004 indicates that the system could not find a business partner (BP) associated with the specified ID number and number category. This error typically occurs in the context of business partner management, where the system is trying to retrieve or validate a business partner based on the provided identification details.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect ID Number: The ID number provided may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Wrong Number Category: The number category specified may not match the ID number or may not be defined in the system.
  Business Partner Not Created: The business partner may not have been created in the system yet.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems, there may be synchronization issues leading to missing data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the business partner data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify ID Number and Category: Check the ID number and number category for accuracy. Ensure that they are correctly entered and correspond to existing records.
  Create Business Partner: If the business partner does not exist, create a new business partner record in the system using transaction code BP.
  Check Business Partner Data: Use transaction code BP to search for the business partner using different search criteria to ensure it exists.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the number category is correctly configured in the system. This can be checked in the customizing settings under SPRO.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access business partner data. This can be checked with the security team or by reviewing user roles.
  Data Synchronization: If the system is integrated with other systems, check for any data synchronization issues that may have led to the business partner not being available.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SE16N: Data Browser to check the underlying tables for business partner data.
  
  
  Tables: 
  
  BUT000: General data for business partners.
  BUT020: Business partner roles.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on business partner management for further insights into configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP's support portal for more specific guidance.