How To Fix FT162 - Customer & has not been created

FT162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FT - FI Table Maintenance Error Messages

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Customer & has not been created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FT162 - Customer & has not been created ?

  The SAP error message FT162, which states "Customer & has not been created," typically occurs when you attempt to perform an operation related to a customer account that does not exist in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when trying to create a sales order, invoice, or any other transaction that requires a customer record.
  
  Cause:
  
  Customer Not Created: The most straightforward reason is that the customer account has not been created in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Customer Number: You may be using an incorrect customer number or reference that does not match any existing customer in the database.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If your organization uses multiple systems or has recently migrated data, there may be synchronization issues leading to missing customer records.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary permissions to view or create customer records.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the Customer: If the customer does not exist, you will need