How To Fix NAA218 - No contact person address data found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NAA - Subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 218

• Message text: No contact person address data found

What causes this issue?

During processing of arrangement "&V1&", no address could be found for
address type &V2& (arrangement partner) for the combination of address
number &V3& and person number &V4&.

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?

Check the arrangement partner of arrangement &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NAA218 - No contact person address data found ?

  The SAP error message NAA218 "No contact person address data found" typically occurs when the system is unable to retrieve the address data for a contact person associated with a business partner or customer/vendor record. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating or updating a business partner, customer, or vendor record.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The contact person may not have been assigned an address in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for business partners or customer/vendor master data may not be set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the master data records.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the contact person's address data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Contact Person Data:
  
  Navigate to the business partner or customer/vendor record in question.
  Verify that the contact person is correctly assigned and that their address data is filled out.
  If the contact person does not have an address, you will need to create or update the contact person’s address information.
  
  
  
  Maintain Address Data:
  
  Go to the transaction for maintaining business partners (e.g., BP transaction).
  Select the relevant business partner and check the contact person details.
  Ensure that the address fields (street, city, postal code, etc.) are populated.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to business partners and contact persons in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the necessary settings for address data are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks to identify any discrepancies in the master data.
  Use transaction codes like BP or SE16N to review the relevant tables for any missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and view contact person data.
  Consult with your SAP security team if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on managing business partner data and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP - Business Partner Maintenance
  SE16N - Data Browser for table checks
  
  
  Tables: 
  
  BUT000 - Business Partner: General Data
  BUT020 - Business Partner: Relationships
  BUT050 - Business Partner: Address Data
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP's support portal for further assistance.