How To Fix R11148 - No business partner found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R11 - Business Partner and BDT

• Message number: 148

• Message text: No business partner found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R11148 - No business partner found ?

  The SAP error message R11148 "No business partner found" typically occurs when the system is unable to find a business partner (BP) that matches the criteria specified in the transaction or process you are trying to execute. This can happen in various contexts, such as during the creation of a sales order, vendor master data, or customer master data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Business Partner: The business partner you are trying to reference does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The criteria used to search for the business partner may be incorrect or too restrictive.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the business partner data is not synchronized properly between different systems (e.g., between SAP ERP and SAP CRM), it may lead to this error.
  Inactive Business Partner: The business partner may exist but is marked as inactive or blocked.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the business partner data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Existence:
  
  Use transaction code BP to search for the business partner. Ensure that the business partner you are trying to use exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Verify Selection Criteria:
  
  Review the criteria you are using to search for the business partner. Make sure it is correct and not overly restrictive.
  
  
  
  Activate/Unblock Business Partner:
  
  If the business partner exists but is inactive or blocked, you may need to activate or unblock it using the BP transaction.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If you are working in a system landscape with multiple systems, ensure that the business partner data is synchronized across all relevant systems.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the business partner data. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Consult with IT Support:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with your IT support team or SAP Basis team to investigate further, especially if there are underlying data issues or system configuration problems.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), SE16N (Data Browser), and SU01 (User Maintenance) for checking user authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for business partner management to understand how business partners are created, maintained, and utilized within your specific SAP environment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the R11148 error and implement the appropriate solution.