How To Fix R11167 - Error-Tolerant Search for Business Partners is Not Possible

R11167 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R11 - Business Partner and BDT

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Error-Tolerant Search for Business Partners is Not Possible

What causes this issue?

No error-tolerant search for business partners is possible.

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?

You can only conduct an error-tolerant search if a corresponding
software module has been incorporated in Business Address Services
(BAS).
Contact your system administrator to obtain further information.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R11167 - Error-Tolerant Search for Business Partners is Not Possible ?

  The SAP error message R11167, which states "Error-Tolerant Search for Business Partners is Not Possible," typically occurs in the context of searching for business partners in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions can help resolve the issue.
  Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The error may be due to incorrect or incomplete configuration of the search settings for business partners in the SAP system.
  Missing Search Parameters: If the search parameters required for the error-tolerant search are not provided or are incomplete, the system may not be able to perform the search.
  Data Quality Issues: Poor data quality, such as missing or incorrect entries in the business partner master data, can lead to search failures.
  System Limitations: The system may have limitations or restrictions on the types of searches that can be performed, especially if certain features are not enabled.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for