How To Fix R1231 - Form of address &1 not designated for organizations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 231

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

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to assign a form of address that is not permissible
for an organization.

System Response

Error message. Form of address cannot be assigned.

How to fix this error?

Check and maintain the form of address in Customizing
<DS:SIMG._CABP_V_TSAD3>Maintain Forms of Address</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1231 - Form of address &1 not designated for organizations ?

  The SAP error message "R1231 Form of address &1 not designated for organizations" typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of address data in the SAP system, specifically related to the form of address for organizational units.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The form of address specified (e.g., "Mr.", "Ms.", "Dr.", etc.) is not configured in the system for organizational entities.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The form of address may have been entered incorrectly or does not exist in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The organizational unit or business partner may not have the necessary address data set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Cross-Application Components > General Settings > Address Management > Define Forms of Address.
  Ensure that the form of address you are trying to use is defined for organizations.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  If the form of address is missing, you may need to add it to the relevant master data records.
  Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or OX15 (for organizational units) to check and update the address data.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data entry for the organizational unit or business partner to ensure that the form of address is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on address management and forms of address.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and master data, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for Business Partner maintenance, SPRO for configuration, and SE11 for data dictionary checks.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to modify address data and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the form of address is correctly designated for organizations in your SAP system.