How To Fix /PF1/MSG_RD216 - Record ID &1: assigned Business Partner not found. Modify impossible

/PF1/MSG_RD216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_RD -

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Record ID &1: assigned Business Partner not found. Modify impossible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RD216 - Record ID &1: assigned Business Partner not found. Modify impossible ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RD216 Record ID &1: assigned Business Partner not found. Modify impossible typically indicates that there is an issue with a Business Partner (BP) assignment in the system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to modify a record that references a Business Partner that does not exist or has been deleted.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business Partner: The Business Partner ID referenced in the record does not exist in the system.
  Deleted Business Partner: The Business Partner may have been deleted or marked as inactive.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the proper assignment of Business Partners.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect references or relationships between records and Business Partners.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Business Partner Existence:
  
  Check if the Business Partner ID referenced in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the Business