How To Fix R1058 - Business partner &1: category &2 ID number &3 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Business partner &1: category &2 ID number &3 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1058 - Business partner &1: category &2 ID number &3 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message R1058 indicates that there is an issue with a business partner (BP) in the system. Specifically, the message states that the business partner with a certain category and ID number does not exist. This error typically arises in scenarios where the system is trying to access or process a business partner that has not been created or has been deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Business Partner: The business partner ID you are trying to use does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Business Partner Category: The category specified for the business partner may not match the existing categories in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the business partner ID or category.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the business partner data is being pulled from another system or interface, there may be synchronization issues leading to missing data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the business partner.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Business Partner ID: Check the business partner ID and ensure it is correct. You can do this by navigating to the business partner master data in SAP.
  Check Business Partner Category: Ensure that the category specified (e.g., organization, person, group) is valid and corresponds to the existing business partners in the system.
  Create or Update Business Partner: If the business partner does not exist, you may need to create it using the transaction code BP (Business Partner) or update it if it has been incorrectly set up.
  Check for Deletions: If the business partner was recently deleted, you may need to restore it or create a new one.
  Review Data Synchronization: If the business partner data is coming from an external system, ensure that the data is synchronized correctly and that there are no issues with the data transfer.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the business partner data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction code BP to manage business partners, and BP_MON to monitor business partner data.
  Business Partner Roles: Understand the roles assigned to business partners, as they determine the functions and data available for each partner.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to business partner management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on business partner management and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.