How To Fix R1654 - Address with external number &2 for business partner &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 654

• Message text: Address with external number &2 for business partner &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1654 - Address with external number &2 for business partner &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message R1654 indicates that the system is unable to find an address associated with a business partner (BP) due to the external number provided. This error typically arises in scenarios where the business partner is expected to have a corresponding address record, but the system cannot locate it.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Address Record: The most common cause is that the address record for the specified business partner does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect External Number: The external number provided may be incorrect or not properly linked to the business partner.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the business partner data is being synchronized from another system, there may be a delay or failure in the synchronization process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the business partner settings or address management settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) and search for the business partner using the provided ID.
  Verify if the address data is correctly maintained for the business partner.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Address:
  
  If the address does not exist, create a new address for the business partner.
  If the address exists but is not linked correctly, update the business partner's address information.
  
  
  
  Verify External Number:
  
  Ensure that the external number you are using is correct and corresponds to the business partner in question.
  Check if there are any discrepancies in the external number format or data entry.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If the business partner data is being imported or synchronized from another system, check the synchronization logs for errors.
  Ensure that the data transfer processes are functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to business partners and address management in the SAP system.
  Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured to allow for address creation and linking.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit business partner and address data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP - Business Partner Maintenance
  BP_MON - Business Partner Monitoring
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to business partner and address management.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for business partner management to understand the data model and relationships between business partners and addresses.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional insights.