How To Fix REFXNL004 - Enter a valid business partner ID type for persons

REFXNL004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REFXNL - Messages for Real Estate Netherlands

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Enter a valid business partner ID type for persons

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REFXNL004 - Details

• The SAP error message REFXNL004, which states "Enter a valid business partner ID type for persons," typically occurs in the context of SAP Real Estate Management (RE-FX) when there is an issue with the business partner data being entered or processed. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Business Partner ID: The error usually arises when the system is expecting a specific type of business partner ID (e.g., a person) but receives an invalid or incorrect ID type.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that do not align with the business partner data being used.
  Missing Data: The business partner may not be fully defined in the system, or required fields may be missing.
  Data Type Mismatch: The ID type being entered does not match the expected type for the transaction or process being executed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Business Partner ID: Verify that the business partner ID you