How To Fix FSL_APPL009 - Could not find GUID for bill-to party &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSL_APPL - Messages for FSL Agency Business Application

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Could not find GUID for bill-to party &1

What causes this issue?

While sending the #InvoiceInformation# message, the system could not fin
d the GUID for the bill-to party &SYST-MSGV1&. The system needs the GUID
to determine the business partner in the system receiving the message.

System Response

The system does not send the message.

How to fix this error?

Change the bill-to party in the document or check whether the bill-to pa
rty was distributed from the connected CRM system. In the agency
document in Full Service Leasing you can use only those bill-to parties
that were distributed via CRM Middleware and synchronized with the SAP
business partner through Customer Vendor Integration (CVI).
If you require further assistance, contact your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSL_APPL009 - Could not find GUID for bill-to party &1 ?

  The SAP error message FSL_APPL009 ("Could not find GUID for bill-to party &1") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Financial Services (FS) or related applications when the system is unable to locate a Global Unique Identifier (GUID) for a specified bill-to party. This can happen for various reasons, including data inconsistencies or configuration issues.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The bill-to party (customer or vendor) may not be properly set up in the system, leading to the absence of a GUID.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other applications or databases, there may be synchronization issues that prevent the GUID from being recognized.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the billing or customer master data may not be correctly defined.
  Data Corruption: There may be corruption in the database or inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from retrieving the GUID.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Bill-to Party Configuration:
  
  Verify that the bill-to party is correctly set up in the system. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out and that the party is active.
  Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to check the details of the bill-to party.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the relevant master data to identify any discrepancies. This can often be done using transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to view the underlying tables.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Update the Business Partner:
  
  If the bill-to party is missing or incorrectly configured, consider recreating or updating the business partner record to ensure it generates a GUID.
  
  
  
  Check Integration Settings:
  
  If your SAP system is integrated with other systems (like CRM or third-party applications), ensure that the integration settings are correct and that data is being synchronized properly.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to development tools, consider debugging the process to identify where the GUID retrieval is failing.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for Business Partner management, SE16 for data browsing, and SE11 for data dictionary.
  Master Data Management: Understanding how master data is managed in SAP can help in troubleshooting similar issues in the future.
  Integration Scenarios: If your organization uses multiple systems, understanding the integration points can help identify where the issue may lie.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error message FSL_APPL009 effectively.