How To Fix R11122 - Business partner with GUID &1 does not have external number &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R11 - Business Partner and BDT

• Message number: 122

• Message text: Business partner with GUID &1 does not have external number &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R11122 - Business partner with GUID &1 does not have external number &2 ?

  The SAP error message R11122 indicates that there is an issue with a business partner (BP) in the system. Specifically, it means that the business partner identified by the GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) does not have the specified external number associated with it. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during data migration, integration processes, or when trying to access or manipulate business partner data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing External Number: The business partner exists in the system, but the external number (which is often used for identification in external systems) has not been assigned or is missing.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the external numbers may not have been correctly mapped or imported.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for business partner number assignment may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  Incorrect GUID: The GUID provided may not correspond to a valid business partner in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Data: 
  
  Use transaction code BP to access the business partner master data.
  Search for the business partner using the GUID and verify if the external number is assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign External Number:
  
  If the external number is missing, you can assign it manually in the business partner master data.
  Ensure that the external number is unique and follows the required format.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If this issue arose during a data migration process, review the migration logs and mappings to ensure that all necessary data, including external numbers, was correctly imported.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  Review the configuration settings for business partner number assignment in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the settings for external number assignment are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to business partner management for any specific guidelines or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP: Business Partner Master Data
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Business Partner Roles: Ensure that the business partner has the appropriate roles assigned, as this can affect the visibility and assignment of external numbers.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.