How To Fix R11158 - Business partner with GUID &1 does not exist

R11158 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R11 - Business Partner and BDT

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Business partner with GUID &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R11158 - Business partner with GUID &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message R11158 indicates that the system is unable to find a business partner (BP) with the specified GUID (Globally Unique Identifier). This error typically occurs in scenarios where a business partner is expected to exist in the system, but it either has not been created or has been deleted.
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Business Partner: The business partner with the specified GUID has not been created in the system.
  Deleted Business Partner: The business partner may have been deleted or archived.
  Incorrect GUID: The GUID provided may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems (like CRM or third-party applications), there may be synchronization issues leading to the absence of the business partner.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the business partner.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify the GUID: Check the GUID provided in the error message for any typographical errors. Ensure that it is