How To Fix ISH_BP013 - Additional qualification &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: 013

• Message text: Additional qualification &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The additional qualification &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 additional qualifications
available.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ISH_BP013 - Additional qualification &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ISH_BP013, which states "Additional qualification &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of the SAP IS-H (Industry Solution for Healthcare) module. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference an additional qualification (such as a certification or specialization) that has not been defined or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Qualification: The additional qualification referenced by the system (denoted by &1) has not been created or is not available in the database.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the qualification is expected but not properly set up in the system.
  Data Entry Error: The qualification code may have been entered incorrectly, leading to the system not being able to find it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Qualification Definition:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP where additional qualifications are defined (usually under the IS-H module).
  Verify if the qualification code that is causing the error exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Qualification:
  
  If the qualification does not exist, you can create it by following these steps:
  
  Go to the transaction code related to maintaining qualifications (e.g., SPRO for configuration).
  Find the section for defining additional qualifications.
  Create a new entry for the missing qualification with the appropriate details.
  
  
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the qualification exists but is not being recognized, check the data entry for any typos or incorrect codes.
  Ensure that the qualification is correctly assigned to the relevant personnel or organizational units.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the IS-H module for additional context on managing qualifications.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary, and SE80 for object navigator.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to view and create qualifications in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ISH_BP013 error and implement a solution to resolve it.