How To Fix >P031 - Business partner &1 with address number &2 and bank details &3 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >P -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Business partner &1 with address number &2 and bank details &3 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >P031 - Business partner &1 with address number &2 and bank details &3 not found ?

  The SAP error message P031 indicates that the system is unable to find a specific business partner (BP) with the given address number and bank details. This error typically arises in scenarios where the system is trying to access or process information related to a business partner, but the required data is missing or incorrectly configured.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Business Partner: The business partner with the specified ID does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Address Number: The address number provided does not correspond to the business partner.
  Missing Bank Details: The bank details associated with the business partner are not maintained or are incorrect.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as the business partner being marked as inactive or deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the business partner data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Business Partner Existence:
  
  Check if the business partner with the specified ID exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the Business Partner transaction (BP) and searching for the ID.
  
  
  
  Check Address Number:
  
  Ensure that the address number provided in the error message is correctly associated with the business partner. You can view the address details in the business partner master data.
  
  
  
  Maintain Bank Details:
  
  If the bank details are missing, you need to maintain them in the business partner master data. Go to the BP transaction, select the relevant business partner, and enter the necessary bank information.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Ensure that the business partner is active and not marked for deletion. You can check the status in the business partner master data.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the business partner data. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check table structures)
  SE16N: Table Display (to view data in relevant tables)
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  BUT000: Business Partner: General Data
  BUT020: Business Partner: Address Data
  BNK_DATA: Bank Details for Business Partners
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to business partner management.
  
  
  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.