How To Fix IBRO201 - Business partner &1 is not a broker, no broker contract exists for it

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IBRO - Broker Collections Message Class

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Business partner &1 is not a broker, no broker contract exists for it

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IBRO201 - Business partner &1 is not a broker, no broker contract exists for it ?

  The SAP error message IBRO201 indicates that the business partner specified in the transaction is not recognized as a broker, and there is no broker contract associated with that business partner. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Insurance or Financial Services modules, where brokers play a crucial role in managing contracts and transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Business Partner Configuration: The business partner (BP) may not be set up correctly as a broker in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect data in the business partner master record.
  Broker Contract: There may not be an active broker contract associated with the business partner. This could happen if the contract has not been created, has expired, or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Business Partner: The business partner number entered may be incorrect or may not correspond to a broker.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) and search for the business partner in question.
  Verify that the business partner is correctly categorized as a broker. Check the roles assigned to the business partner and ensure that the "Broker" role is included.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Broker Contract:
  
  If the business partner is correctly set up as a broker, check if there is an existing broker contract.
  Use transaction code IBRO to create a new broker contract or to view existing contracts. Ensure that the contract is active and valid.
  If necessary, create a new broker contract by entering the required details and saving the contract.
  
  
  
  Verify Input Data:
  
  Double-check the business partner number entered in the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that it is correct and corresponds to the intended broker.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding the setup of business partners and broker contracts in SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  IBRO: Broker Contract Management
  
  
  Business Partner Roles: Ensure that the correct roles are assigned to the business partner, particularly the broker role.
  Contract Validity: Always check the validity dates of the broker contract to ensure it is active.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IBRO201 error and ensure that the business partner is correctly set up as a broker with an appropriate contract.