How To Fix /GSINS/ER014 - BUT020-ADDRNUMBER is empty for &1. Resident sign definition is impossible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /GSINS/ER -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: BUT020-ADDRNUMBER is empty for &1. Resident sign definition is impossible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /GSINS/ER014 - BUT020-ADDRNUMBER is empty for &1. Resident sign definition is impossible ?

  The SAP error message /GSINS/ER014 BUT020-ADDRNUMBER is empty for &1. Resident sign definition is impossible typically indicates that there is an issue with the address number for a business partner (BP) in the system. This error arises when the system expects an address number to be present for a specific business partner, but it is found to be empty or not defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Address Data: The business partner (BP) does not have an associated address number in the BUT020 table, which is used to store address information for business partners.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the system that prevents the address from being created or linked properly.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, possibly due to incomplete data migration or updates.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) and search for the specific business partner mentioned in the error message.
  Verify if the address data is correctly maintained. If the address is missing, you will need to create or update the address information.
  
  
  
  Maintain Address:
  
  If the address is missing, you can add it by editing the business partner and filling in the necessary address fields.
  Ensure that the address is saved correctly and that the address number is generated.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to business partner and address management in your SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If the issue persists, consider running a data consistency check or using transaction codes like SLG1 to check for logs related to the error.
  You may also want to check for any recent changes or updates that could have affected the business partner data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to business partner management and address handling for any specific guidelines or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue or if it affects multiple business partners.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  Tables:
  
  BUT020: Business Partner Address Data
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the empty address number for the business partner in your SAP system.