How To Fix LCM_CONTEXT005 - Customer &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LCM_CONTEXT - Messages for LCM Context

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Customer &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LCM_CONTEXT005 - Customer &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message LCM_CONTEXT005 indicates that the customer specified (denoted as &1) does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in scenarios involving customer master data, such as when trying to create or process transactions related to a customer that has not been properly set up in the SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  Customer Not Created: The customer has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Customer Number: The customer number entered may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Data Deletion: The customer record may have been deleted or marked as inactive.
  Incorrect Company Code: The customer may exist, but not in the company code you are working with.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the customer data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Customer Existence:
  
  Use transaction code XD03 (Display Customer) or FD03 (Display Customer - Financial) to check if the customer exists in the system.
  Ensure that you are searching in the correct company code and that the customer number is entered correctly.
  
  
  
  Create Customer:
  
  If the customer does not exist, create a new customer using transaction code XD01 (Create Customer) or FD01 (Create Customer - Financial).
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletion:
  
  If the customer was previously created but is not found, check if it has been marked for deletion. You can do this in the customer master data settings.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code:
  
  Ensure that the customer is created under the correct company code. If you are working in a multi-company environment, the customer must be created for each relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access customer data. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to review and adjust the user roles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to customer master data for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XD01: Create Customer (General Data)
  XD02: Change Customer (General Data)
  XD03: Display Customer (General Data)
  FD01: Create Customer (Financial)
  FD02: Change Customer (Financial)
  FD03: Display Customer (Financial)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to customer master data management.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LCM_CONTEXT005 error and ensure that the customer data is correctly set up in your SAP system.