How To Fix R1230 - Form of address &1 not designated for persons

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 230

• Message text: Form of address &1 not designated for persons

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1230 - Form of address &1 not designated for persons ?

  The SAP error message R1230, which states "Form of address &1 not designated for persons," typically occurs when there is an issue with the form of address assigned to a person in the SAP system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when creating or updating master data for a business partner, customer, or vendor.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Form of Address: The form of address specified (represented by &1 in the error message) is not recognized or is not set up in the system for use with person records.
  Configuration Issues: The form of address may not be properly configured in the system settings, or it may not be assigned to the relevant personnel or customer/vendor types.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the form of address being entered.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction) and verify that the form of address is correctly defined for the relevant application area (e.g., customer master, vendor master).
  Ensure that the form of address is assigned to the appropriate personnel categories.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data record for the person or entity you are trying to create or update. Ensure that the form of address field is populated with a valid entry.
  If necessary, update the record with a valid form of address.
  
  
  
  Use Standard Forms of Address:
  
  If you are using a custom form of address, consider switching to a standard form of address that is already configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to configure forms of address and ensure compliance with your organization's data standards.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner), XD01 (Create Customer), or MK01 (Create Vendor) to access the relevant master data records.
  Customizing Settings: The settings for forms of address can typically be found under the following path in SPRO: 
  
  SPRO > SAP Reference IMG > Cross-Application Components > General Application Functions > Address Management > Define Forms of Address.
  
  
  User Exits and BAdIs: If your organization has custom developments, check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might affect how forms of address are processed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R1230 error and ensure that the form of address is correctly set up for use with person records in SAP.