How To Fix R11197 - Identification type &1 is not defined for groups

R11197 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R11 - Business Partner and BDT

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Identification type &1 is not defined for groups

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R11197 - Identification type &1 is not defined for groups ?

  The SAP error message R11197, which states "Identification type &1 is not defined for groups," typically occurs in the context of SAP's handling of identification types in relation to master data or group data. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a definition for the specified identification type for the group in question.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The identification type specified (represented by &1 in the error message) has not been defined in the system for the relevant group.
  Incorrect Group Assignment: The group may not be correctly assigned to the identification type, or the identification type may not be applicable to the group.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction).
  Navigate to the section where identification types are defined (this could be under Logistics, Master Data, or a