How To Fix R1249 - Business partner number &1 is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 249

• Message text: Business partner number &1 is not permitted

What causes this issue?

Inside the system, different business partner numbers are used to
manage business partners created with internal number assignment. You
cannot enter these business partner numbers for this reason.
The following business partner numbers are not allowed:
Numbers beginning with the prefix '#' or '!'
Numbers enclosed by the '<' and '>' characters

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Enter a different business partner number.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1249 - Business partner number &1 is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message R1249, which states "Business partner number &1 is not permitted," typically occurs when there is an issue with the business partner (BP) number being used in a transaction or process. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Business Partner Status: The business partner may be inactive or not approved for the specific transaction type you are trying to perform.
  Role Assignment: The business partner may not have the necessary roles assigned to perform the action you are attempting.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the business partner, such as missing or incorrect information.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified business partner.
  Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the use of certain business partners based on specific criteria.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Status:
  
  Go to the Business Partner transaction