How To Fix /PM0/ABP_BNFCRY_MSG020 - Beneficiary business partner is invalid on &1 (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABP_BNFCRY_MSG -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Beneficiary business partner is invalid on &1 (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABP_BNFCRY_MSG020 - Beneficiary business partner is invalid on &1 (&2) ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABP_BNFCRY_MSG020 indicates that there is an issue with the beneficiary business partner in a specific context, typically related to financial transactions or business partner management. The message suggests that the beneficiary business partner is invalid for the specified object or transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Business Partner: The business partner specified may not exist in the system or may have been marked as inactive.
  Incorrect Configuration: The business partner may not be properly configured for the specific transaction type or business process.
  Missing Data: Required data for the business partner may be missing, such as address, bank details, or other relevant information.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified business partner.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the business partner, such as duplicate entries or incorrect relationships.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Business Partner: Check if the business partner exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the Business Partner transaction (BP) and searching for the relevant partner.
  Check Status: Ensure that the business partner is active and not marked for deletion or inactive.
  Review Configuration: Make sure that the business partner is correctly configured for the specific transaction or process you are trying to execute.
  Complete Required Fields: Ensure that all mandatory fields for the business partner are filled out correctly, including address, contact information, and bank details.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the business partner.
  Data Consistency: Check for any data inconsistencies or duplicates in the business partner records and resolve them as necessary.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to manage and review business partner data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for business partner management to understand the requirements and configurations needed for business partners in your specific context.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /PM0/ABP_BNFCRY_MSG020.