How To Fix R11147 - Business partner &1 does not (yet) have a GUID

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R11 - Business Partner and BDT

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Business partner &1 does not (yet) have a GUID

What causes this issue?

If your business partner was created for an earlier release than
Standard Release 4.6C, the GUID for this business partner must
subsequently be updated.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Read the release information CABP_46C_GUIDCREATE and
CABP_46C_CHANGEADRV, and start the programs BUPGUIDCREATE and
BUPRADRVPCHANGE.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R11147 - Business partner &1 does not (yet) have a GUID ?

  The SAP error message R11147 indicates that a business partner (BP) does not have a Global Unique Identifier (GUID) assigned to it. This GUID is essential for various processes in SAP, especially when integrating with other systems or when using certain functionalities that require a unique identifier for the business partner.
  Cause:
  
  Business Partner Not Created Properly: The business partner may not have been created correctly, or the creation process was interrupted.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the GUIDs may not have been generated or assigned properly.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the business partner master data.
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to generate GUIDs for business partners.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Business Partner Creation: Ensure that the business partner was created successfully. You can do this by navigating to the Business Partner transaction (BP) and checking the status of the business partner.
  Generate GUID: If the business partner exists but does not have a GUID, you may need to regenerate it. This can often be done by editing the business partner and saving it again, which may trigger the system to generate a GUID.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the business partner data to identify any issues. You can use transaction codes like BP or BP_MON to monitor and manage business partners.
  Review Migration Process: If the business partner was created as part of a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that GUIDs were generated and assigned correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to business partner management for any specific instructions or known issues.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it involves system configuration or deeper technical issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  BP_MON: Business Partner Monitoring
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Business Partner Roles: Ensure that the business partner has the necessary roles assigned, as this can sometimes affect the generation of GUIDs.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any errors or warnings that occurred during the business partner creation process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message R11147 and ensure that your business partner has a valid GUID.