How To Fix FTR_GENERAL_CORE005 - No business partner found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTR_GENERAL_CORE - FTR_GENERAL_CORE

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No business partner found

What causes this issue?

For the selected item no business partner exists

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTR_GENERAL_CORE005 - No business partner found ?

  The SAP error message FTR_GENERAL_CORE005: No business partner found typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with financial instruments or treasury management. This error indicates that the system could not find a corresponding business partner for the transaction you are trying to process.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Business Partner: The most common cause is that the business partner has not been created or is not properly maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the business partner from being recognized.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the business partner data.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being processed may not be linked to a valid business partner.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Create or Maintain Business Partner:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) and check if the business partner exists.
  If it does not exist, create a new business partner with the necessary details.
  If it exists, ensure that it is properly maintained and activated.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the relevant modules (e.g., Treasury, Financial Accounting) to ensure that business partners are correctly set up.
  Ensure that the business partner role is assigned correctly.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the relevant tables to identify any discrepancies.
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to view the underlying tables and check for missing entries.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and manage business partner data.
  Check the user roles and profiles in transaction code SU01.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Type:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type you are trying to process is correctly linked to a business partner.
  Check the configuration for the specific transaction type in the relevant customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SE16: Data Browser
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to business partner management and treasury management.
  
  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 channels for further assistance.