How To Fix ISH_BP012 - Member type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ISH_BP - Contains Messages for IS-H Business Partner Developments

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Member type &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The member type &V1& you entered does not exist.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Open the input help (F4) to get a list of the member types available.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ISH_BP012 - Member type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ISH_BP012 ("Member type &1 does not exist") typically occurs in the context of SAP IS-H (Industry Solution for Healthcare) when there is an issue related to business partner (BP) data. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a member type that is not defined or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Member Type: The member type specified in the transaction or configuration does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect configuration.
  Missing Customization: The necessary customization for the member type may not have been completed, or the member type may not have been activated.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables that define member types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for business partners in SAP IS-H.
  Verify that the member type you are trying to use is correctly defined and activated.
  Ensure that there are no typos in the member type being referenced.
  
  
  
  Review Customization:
  
  If you are using a custom member type, ensure that it has been properly created and configured in the system.
  Check the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., OX15 for defining member types) to ensure that the member type exists.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 or SE16 to check the relevant database tables (e.g., BUT000, BUT020) for the existence of the member type.
  If the member type is missing, you may need to create it or correct the data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to business partner configuration in IS-H to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant transaction codes you were using.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), OX15 (Define Member Types), and SE11/SE16 (Data Dictionary/Table Display).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to IS-H and business partner issues, as they may provide additional insights or patches for known issues.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ISH_BP012 error and implement a solution to resolve it.