How To Fix REBPBP066 - Deactivation switch for phonetic search for business partners

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REBPBP - Business Partner

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Deactivation switch for phonetic search for business partners

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REBPBP066 - Deactivation switch for phonetic search for business partners ?

  The SAP error message REBPBP066 indicates that the deactivation switch for phonetic search for business partners is set incorrectly. This error typically arises when the system is trying to perform a phonetic search on business partner data, but the necessary configuration is not enabled.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the deactivation of the phonetic search feature for business partners in the SAP system. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Configuration Settings: The phonetic search feature may have been intentionally or unintentionally disabled in the system settings.
  System Upgrade or Changes: Changes made during system upgrades or modifications might have affected the phonetic search settings.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform phonetic searches.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the REBPBP066 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Cross-Application Components > Master Data > Business Partner > Settings for Business Partner > Define