How To Fix IS051 - Customer & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IS - Equipment management

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Customer & does not exist

What causes this issue?

<GL:customer>Customer number</> &V1& is not defined in your system.

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-VERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid customer number.
INCLUDE 'EINGABEN' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IS051 - Customer & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message IS051, which states "Customer & does not exist," typically occurs when you are trying to access or process a customer record that the system cannot find. This can happen in various transactions, such as sales orders, billing, or customer master data maintenance.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Customer Number: The customer number you are trying to use may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Customer Not Created: The customer may not have been created in the system yet.
  Customer Deactivation: The customer record may exist but could be inactive or marked for deletion.
  Company Code Issues: The customer may not be assigned to the company code you are working with.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If you are using multiple systems or environments, there may be synchronization issues where the customer data is not updated across systems.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Customer Number: Double-check the customer number you are entering to ensure it is correct.
  Create Customer: If the customer does not exist, you may need to create a new customer record using the appropriate transaction (e.g., XD01 for creating a customer).
  Check Customer Status: If the customer exists but is inactive, you may need to reactivate it. You can check the status in the customer master data.
  Check Company Code Assignment: Ensure that the customer is assigned to the correct company code. You can check this in the customer master data.
  Consult with IT Support: If you suspect data synchronization issues, consult with your IT support team to ensure that all systems are properly synchronized.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  XD01: Create Customer (General Data)
  XD02: Change Customer
  XD03: Display Customer
  
  
  Customer Master Data: Familiarize yourself with the customer master data structure in SAP, which includes general data, company code data, and sales area data.
  Authorization Issues: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or create customer records in the system.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to customer master data.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting steps.