How To Fix R111021 - No business partner found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R111 - Business Partner Messages (Package: BUPA)

• Message number: 021

• Message text: No business partner found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R111021 - No business partner found ?

  The SAP error message R111021 "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 most common cause is that 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 incomplete.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If your system is integrated with other systems (like CRM or third-party applications), there may be synchronization issues leading to missing data.
  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: Verify if the business partner exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the Business Partner transaction (BP) and searching for the relevant partner.
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the criteria you are using to search for the business partner are correct. Double-check the input fields for any typos or incorrect values.
  Create Business Partner: If the business partner does not exist, you may need to create it using the transaction code BP.
  Check Status: If the business partner exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it or check with your administrator to understand why it is inactive.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the business partner data. If not, contact your system administrator to grant the required permissions.
  Data Synchronization: If your system is integrated with other systems, check for any data synchronization issues and resolve them accordingly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SE16N: Data Browser (to check tables related to business partners)
  
  
  Tables: 
  
  BUT000: Business Partner: General Data
  BUT020: Business Partner: Address Data
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to business partners.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on business partner management and troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional assistance.