How To Fix REFXNL002 - No ID type is defined for business partner &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REFXNL - Messages for Real Estate Netherlands

• Message number: 002

• Message text: No ID type is defined for business partner &1

What causes this issue?

No identification type has been defined for the given business partner.

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?

Enter the identification type for business partner in the business
partner master data (transaction BP).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REFXNL002 - No ID type is defined for business partner &1 ?

  The SAP error message REFXNL002 indicates that there is no ID type defined for a specific business partner in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Real Estate Management (RE-FX) when trying to process transactions related to business partners.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of an ID type for the specified business partner. In SAP, business partners can have various identification types (like tax ID, social security number, etc.), and if none are defined for a particular business partner, the system will throw this error when it attempts to access or process that business partner's data.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define an ID type for the affected business partner. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Business Partner Maintenance:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) in SAP.
  
  
  
  Find the Business Partner:
  
  Enter the business partner number that is causing the error and select the appropriate role (e.g., "Customer," "Vendor," etc.).
  
  
  
  Edit the Business Partner:
  
  Click on the "Edit" button to modify the details of the business partner.
  
  
  
  Define ID Types:
  
  Navigate to the "Identification" tab or section.
  Here, you can add the necessary ID types. Click on the "Add" button to enter a new ID type.
  Select the appropriate ID type from the dropdown list and fill in the required information.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the ID type, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Re-test the Transaction:
  
  Go back to the transaction that was causing the error and try to execute it again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Roles: Ensure that the business partner has the correct roles assigned, as different roles may require different ID types.
  Authorization: Make sure you have the necessary authorizations to edit business partner data.
  Data Consistency: Check for any other inconsistencies in the business partner data that might lead to similar errors.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on business partner management and ID types.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or check for any system-specific configurations that might be affecting business partner data.