How To Fix GHO_MSG_BP_CUST_VEND000 - Customer number does not exist for this business partner

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_MSG_BP_CUST_VEND - Message class for Business Partner

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Customer number does not exist for this business partner

What causes this issue?

There is no customer associated to the business partner.

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?

Associate the customer to the business partner using master data
synchronization transaction.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GHO_MSG_BP_CUST_VEND000 - Customer number does not exist for this business partner ?

  The SAP error message GHO_MSG_BP_CUST_VEND000 indicates that the customer number you are trying to use does not exist for the specified business partner. This error typically arises in scenarios where you are attempting to link a customer or vendor number to a business partner in the SAP system, but the system cannot find a valid association.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Customer Number: The customer number you are entering may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Business Partner Not Created: The business partner may not have been created or activated in the system.
  Inactive Business Partner: The business partner might be inactive or not assigned to the relevant company code.
  Missing Assignment: The customer number may not be assigned to the business partner in the system.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization if you are using multiple systems or environments.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Customer Number: Double-check the customer number for any typos or errors.
  Check Business Partner: Ensure that the business partner exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the Business Partner transaction (BP) and searching for the business partner.
  Activate Business Partner: If the business partner exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it.
  Assign Customer Number: If the customer number is not assigned to the business partner, you can assign it by going to the Business Partner transaction (BP) and editing the relevant details.
  Consult with IT Support: If you are unsure about the status of the business partner or customer number, consult with your IT support team or SAP administrator for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to manage business partner data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on managing business partners and customer/vendor relationships.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit business partner and customer data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully link the customer number to the business partner in SAP.