How To Fix LECI036 - Contact person "&1" could not be found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LECI - Messages During Check-in

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Contact person "&1" could not be found

What causes this issue?

Contact person "&V1&" could not be found. This is most likely due to an
input error (misspelled name, for example). If your entry is correct,
this contact person has no user in the system.

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?

Retype your entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LECI036 - Contact person "&1" could not be found ?

  The SAP error message LECI036 indicates that the system could not find the specified contact person in the database. This error typically occurs in the context of logistics or sales processes where a contact person is required for a transaction, such as creating a sales order, delivery, or other related documents.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Contact Person: The contact person specified in the transaction does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The contact person ID or name may have been entered incorrectly.
  Data Deletion: The contact person may have been deleted from the master data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the contact person data.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems, there may be synchronization issues leading to missing data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Contact Person: Check if the contact person exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant master data transaction (e.g., customer master data) and searching for the contact person.
  Correct Data Entry: Ensure that the contact person ID or name is entered correctly in the transaction. Double-check for typos or incorrect entries.
  Create or Restore Contact Person: If the contact person does not exist, you may need to create a new contact person in the relevant master data. If it was deleted, you may need to restore it if possible.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the contact person data. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  Data Synchronization: If your SAP system is integrated with other systems, check for any synchronization issues that may have led to the contact person data being out of date or missing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or VD03 (Display Customer) to check the contact person details.
  Master Data Maintenance: Ensure that the master data for customers, vendors, or business partners is properly maintained and up to date.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LECI036 error and ensure that the contact person is correctly referenced in your transactions.