How To Fix ICLE_DI015 - &1 &2: Business partner '&3' must not start with blanks

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICLE_DI - Messages for Direct Input Mode

• Message number: 015

• Message text: &1 &2: Business partner '&3' must not start with blanks

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICLE_DI015 - &1 &2: Business partner '&3' must not start with blanks ?

  The SAP error message ICLE_DI015 indicates that there is an issue with the format of a business partner identifier. Specifically, the error states that the business partner must not start with blanks. This typically occurs during data entry or data import processes where the business partner ID is being validated.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the business partner ID being processed has leading spaces or blank characters. This can happen due to:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently include spaces when entering the business partner ID.
  Data Import Issues: If data is being imported from external sources (like CSV files), leading spaces may be present in the data.
  Formatting Issues: Data might be formatted incorrectly in spreadsheets or other applications before being uploaded to SAP.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Data: Ensure that the business partner ID does not have leading spaces. You can do this by:
  
  Manually checking the input field for spaces.
  Using functions in spreadsheet applications (like TRIM in Excel) to remove leading and trailing spaces.
  
  
  
  Data Cleansing: If you are importing data:
  
  Clean the data source to remove any leading spaces before importing it into SAP.
  Use data validation techniques to ensure that no leading spaces are present in the business partner IDs.
  
  
  
  Modify Input Method: If users are entering data manually, consider implementing input validation to prevent leading spaces from being entered.
  
  
  Error Handling: If this error occurs during a batch process, ensure that the batch job logs are reviewed to identify and correct any problematic entries.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for more details on business partner management and data import processes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner) for managing business partner data.
  Data Import Tools: If using tools like LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench) or BAPIs for data import, ensure that the mapping and transformation rules are correctly set to handle spaces.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ICLE_DI015 error and ensure that business partner IDs are correctly formatted without leading spaces.