How To Fix >P021 - Business partner &1 does not exist in company code &2 in role &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >P -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Business partner &1 does not exist in company code &2 in role &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >P021 - Business partner &1 does not exist in company code &2 in role &3 ?

  The SAP error message P021 indicates that a business partner (BP) does not exist in the specified company code for the given role. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform an operation that requires a business partner to be assigned to a specific company code and role, but the system cannot find the necessary data.
  Cause:
  
  Business Partner Not Created: The business partner may not have been created in the system for the specified company code.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The business partner exists, but it may not be assigned the required role in the specified company code.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries or incorrect configurations.
  Company Code Not Assigned: The business partner may not be assigned to the specified company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Creation:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) and check if the business partner exists.
  If it does not exist, create the business partner for the required company code and role.
  
  
  
  Verify Role Assignment:
  
  In the BP transaction, check the roles assigned to the business partner.
  Ensure that the required role is assigned for the specified company code.
  
  
  
  Assign Company Code:
  
  If the business partner exists but is not assigned to the company code, you can assign it by editing the business partner data in the BP transaction.
  Navigate to the relevant role and ensure that the company code is included.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any relevant reports or transactions to check for data consistency.
  You may need to consult with your SAP administrator or support team if there are underlying data issues.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or edit business partner data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  BP_MON: Business Partner Monitoring
  
  
  Roles: Understand the different roles that can be assigned to a business partner (e.g., customer, vendor) and ensure the correct role is used for the transaction.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on business partner management and role assignments.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to business partner management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message P021 and ensure that the business partner is correctly set up in the system.