How To Fix R11142 - Business partner &1: No address usage for address &2, address type &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R11 - Business Partner and BDT

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Business partner &1: No address usage for address &2, address type &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R11142 - Business partner &1: No address usage for address &2, address type &3 ?

  The SAP error message R11142 indicates that there is an issue with the address assignment for a business partner in the system. Specifically, it means that the system cannot find a valid address usage for the specified address and address type for the given business partner.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Address Usage: The business partner does not have an address usage defined for the specified address.
  Incorrect Address Type: The address type being referenced may not be valid or may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the business partner or the address.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for address management in the SAP system may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Address Assignment:
  
  Go to the business partner master data and check if the address is correctly assigned to the business partner.
  Ensure that the address usage is defined for the address in question.
  
  
  
  Verify Address Type:
  
  Check the address type being used. Make sure it is valid and correctly configured in the system.
  If necessary, update the address type to one that is recognized by the system.
  
  
  
  Maintain Address Usage:
  
  If the address usage is missing, you may need to create or maintain the address usage for the business partner.
  This can typically be done in the business partner maintenance transaction (BP).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for address management in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are in place for address types and usages.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks to identify any discrepancies in the business partner or address data.
  Correct any inconsistencies found during the checks.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to access and maintain business partner data.
  Address Management: Familiarize yourself with the address management settings in SAP, which can be found in the customizing settings (SPRO).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further assistance.