How To Fix R11160 - No matching business partner found

R11160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R11 - Business Partner and BDT

• Message number: 160

• Message text: No matching business partner found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R11160 - No matching business partner found ?

  The SAP error message R11160 "No matching business partner found" typically occurs when the system is unable to find a business partner that matches the criteria specified in your transaction or process. This can happen in various contexts, such as during the creation of a sales order, invoice, or when trying to link a business partner to a specific transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Business Partner ID: The ID you are using may not exist in the system or may have been entered incorrectly.
  Inactive Business Partner: The business partner may be inactive or not properly set up in the system.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If your system is integrated with other systems, there may be synchronization issues leading to missing or outdated data.
  Missing Role Assignment: The business partner may not have the necessary roles assigned to perform the action you are trying to execute.
  Filter Settings: The selection criteria or filters applied in the transaction may be