How To Fix ICLWD005 - No business partner found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICLWD - Messages for ABAP WD UI

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No business partner found

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICLWD005 - No business partner found ?

  The SAP error message ICLWD005: No business partner found typically occurs in the context of SAP's Insurance or Financial Services modules, particularly when dealing with business partner data. This error indicates that the system could not find a corresponding business partner record for the transaction or operation you are trying to perform.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Business Partner: The most common cause is that the business partner you are trying to reference does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Business Partner ID: The ID or number you are using to reference the business partner may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If your system is integrated with other systems, there may be synchronization issues leading to missing or outdated business partner data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the business partner data.
  Inactive Business Partner: The business partner may exist but is marked as inactive or not available for the transaction type you are trying to perform.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Business Partner Existence:
  
  Check if the business partner exists in the system by using transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to search for the business partner.
  Ensure that you are using the correct business partner ID.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Business Partner:
  
  If the business partner does not exist, create a new business partner record using the BP transaction.
  If the business partner exists but is inactive, you may need to reactivate it.
  
  
  
  Check Data Synchronization:
  
  If your SAP system is integrated with other systems, ensure that data synchronization processes are functioning correctly and that the business partner data is up to date.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the business partner data. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Consult with IT Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your IT support team or SAP Basis team to investigate further, especially if there are underlying system issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for managing business partners, ICL for insurance-related transactions, and SE11 for data dictionary checks.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to business partner management and the specific module you are working with (e.g., SAP Insurance).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.