How To Fix HRALX00_ORG235 - Address for business partner could not be read

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRALX00_ORG - HR-ALE-Org Enhancement

• Message number: 235

• Message text: Address for business partner could not be read

What causes this issue?

When creating or changing business partner addresses, the system first
needs to check whether an address exists. An error occurred during this
check.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRALX00_ORG235 - Address for business partner could not be read ?

  The SAP error message HRALX00_ORG235 indicates that the system is unable to read the address for a business partner. This error typically occurs in the context of HR (Human Resources) or when dealing with business partner data in SAP systems.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Business Partner Data: The business partner may not have been created or may not have the necessary address information filled in.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data between the HR master data and the business partner data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the business partner data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the address from being retrieved.
  Integration Issues: If the business partner data is being pulled from another system (like a CRM), there may be integration issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) and verify that the business partner exists and has the necessary address information filled in.
  Ensure that the address is correctly maintained in the relevant views (e.g., General Data, Address Data).
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Use transaction SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant tables (like BUT000, BUT020, etc.) for inconsistencies.
  Ensure that the HR master data is correctly linked to the business partner.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access business partner data. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to business partners in the SAP system. This may involve checking the settings in transaction SPRO under the relevant HR or business partner sections.
  
  
  
  Integration Check:
  
  If the business partner data is integrated from another system, check the integration settings and logs for any errors or issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SE16: Data Browser
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  BUT000: Business Partner: General Data
  BUT020: Business Partner: Address Data
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on business partner management and HR data integration.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.