How To Fix R2059 - Enter a contact class

R2059 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R2 - Business Partner Contact

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Enter a contact class

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R2059 - Enter a contact class ?

  The SAP error message R2059, which states "Enter a contact class," typically occurs in the context of customer relationship management (CRM) or when dealing with business partner data. This error indicates that a required field, specifically the "contact class," has not been filled in when trying to create or update a contact.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The user attempts to create or modify a contact without specifying a contact class.
  The contact class is a mandatory field in the configuration of the business partner or contact management module.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the R2059 error, you should:
  
  
  Identify the Contact Class: Determine the appropriate contact class that should be assigned to the contact you are trying to create or update. This could be based on the type of contact (e.g., customer, supplier, employee).
  
  
  Enter the Contact Class: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant screen where you are creating or editing the contact.
  Locate the field for "Contact Class" and enter