How To Fix MDC_BPR_MODEL012 - No business partner found for &1 from source system '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDC_BPR_MODEL - Business Partner Relationships Data Model

• Message number: 012

• Message text: No business partner found for &1 from source system '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDC_BPR_MODEL012 - No business partner found for &1 from source system '&2' ?

  The SAP error message MDC_BPR_MODEL012 indicates that the system could not find a business partner (BP) for a specified identifier in the source system. This error typically arises in scenarios involving data replication or integration where business partner data is being synchronized between systems.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business Partner: The most common cause is that the business partner with the specified identifier does not exist in the target system.
  Incorrect Source System Configuration: The source system may not be correctly configured to send the business partner data.
  Data Replication Issues: There may be issues with the data replication process, such as failed jobs or incorrect mapping.
  Authorization Issues: The user or process attempting to access the business partner data may not have the necessary authorizations.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the source and target systems, such as different naming conventions or formats.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Business Partner Existence: Check if the business partner with the specified identifier exists in the target system. You can do this by using transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) in SAP.
  Check Source System Configuration: Ensure that the source system is correctly configured to replicate business partner data. This includes checking the settings in the relevant configuration transactions.
  Review Data Replication Jobs: Look into the data replication jobs to see if there are any errors or failures. You can use transaction codes like SLG1 to check application logs for any related errors.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user or process has the necessary authorizations to access the business partner data.
  Data Consistency Checks: Perform data consistency checks between the source and target systems to identify any discrepancies. This may involve checking for naming conventions, formats, and other data attributes.
  Manual Entry: If the business partner does not exist and is required, you may need to create it manually in the target system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for managing business partners, SLG1 for viewing logs, and SM37 for monitoring background jobs.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to business partner replication and the specific error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on business partner management and data replication processes for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.