How To Fix HRPIQ00EXC009 - Business partner &1 is not defined as contact for ext. organization &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ00EXC - Messages for Visiting Studies

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Business partner &1 is not defined as contact for ext. organization &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPIQ00EXC009 - Business partner &1 is not defined as contact for ext. organization &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPIQ00EXC009 indicates that a business partner (BP) is not defined as a contact for a specific external organization. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) or SAP's Business Partner (BP) management when trying to perform actions related to external organizations and their contacts.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  The specified business partner (BP) is not linked to the external organization in the system.
  The business partner may not have the necessary role assigned to be recognized as a contact for that organization.
  There may be data inconsistencies or missing entries in the configuration of business partners or external organizations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) in SAP.
  Search for the business partner using the ID provided in the error message.
  Ensure that the business partner is correctly defined and has the necessary roles assigned (e.g., contact person role).
  
  
  
  Link Business Partner to External Organization:
  
  Navigate to the external organization configuration.
  Ensure that the business partner is assigned as a contact for the specified external organization.
  You may need to add the business partner as a contact if it is not already linked.
  
  
  
  Verify External Organization Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the external organization to ensure it is set up correctly.
  Ensure that the organization is active and that there are no restrictions preventing the business partner from being recognized as a contact.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any relevant data consistency checks or reports to identify and rectify any inconsistencies in the business partner or external organization data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to business partner management and external organizations for any additional configuration steps or requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error message details and any relevant configuration information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to check roles assigned to the business partner)
  
  
  
  Business Partner Roles:
  
  Ensure that the business partner has the appropriate roles assigned, such as "Contact Person" or any other relevant role that allows them to be associated with external organizations.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on business partner configuration.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the HRPIQ00EXC009 error in your SAP system.