How To Fix ISH_BP017 - Responsibility 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: 017

• Message text: Responsibility type &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The responsibility 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 responsibility types
available.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ISH_BP017 - Responsibility type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ISH_BP017, which states "Responsibility 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 the configuration of responsibility types for business partners or healthcare providers.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The responsibility type specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the configuration tables.
  Incorrect Input: The responsibility type may have been incorrectly entered or referenced in a transaction or configuration.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrectly maintained master data for business partners.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for responsibility types in SAP IS-H. You can typically find this under the path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Industry Solutions -> Healthcare -> Master Data -> Business Partner -> Define Responsibility Types.
  Ensure that the responsibility type you are trying to use is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the input where the error occurred. Ensure that the responsibility type is correctly spelled and matches the existing entries in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Responsibility Type:
  
  If the responsibility type does not exist, you may need to create it. Follow the steps in the configuration to add a new responsibility type, ensuring that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any relevant data consistency checks or reports to identify and resolve any inconsistencies in the business partner data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing responsibility types in IS-H.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and input, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in managing business partner data, such as BP (Business Partner) for managing business partner master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to IS-H and responsibility types that may provide additional insights or solutions.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in managing business partners are trained on the correct procedures and have access to documentation regarding responsibility types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ISH_BP017 error and ensure that the responsibility types are correctly configured in your SAP system.