How To Fix >P022 - Business partner &1 does not exist in company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >P -

• Message number: 022

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >P022 - Business partner &1 does not exist in company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message P022 Business partner &1 does not exist in company code &2 typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation involving a business partner that is not recognized in the specified company code. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating or processing transactions related to a business partner in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Business Partner Not Created: The business partner you are trying to use has not been created in the system for the specified company code.
  Incorrect Company Code: The business partner exists, but it is not assigned to the company code you are working with.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization if you are using multiple systems or if recent changes have not been updated properly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use the business partner in 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 relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Assign Business Partner to Company Code:
  
  If the business partner exists but is not assigned to the company code, you need to assign it. This can be done in the BP transaction by editing the business partner and ensuring it is linked to the correct company code.
  
  
  
  Verify Data:
  
  Ensure that the business partner data is complete and correct. Check for any missing or incorrect entries that might prevent the business partner from being recognized.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the business partner in the specified company code. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If you are working in a system landscape with multiple systems, ensure that data synchronization processes are functioning correctly. You may need to run synchronization jobs or check for any errors in the data transfer.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SE16N: Data Browser (to check business partner tables)
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  BUT000: General data for business partners
  BUT020: Business partner roles
  BUT050: Business partner company code data
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to business partners and company codes.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on business partner management and configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the business partner is correctly set up in the specified company code.