How To Fix RETJP122 - Company address does not exist; enter the address first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RETJP - Error Messages for Retirement and Rehirement

• Message number: 122

• Message text: Company address does not exist; enter the address first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RETJP122 - Company address does not exist; enter the address first ?

  The SAP error message RETJP122 indicates that the system cannot find a company address in the database for the specified company code. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires a valid address for a company, but the address has not been set up in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Address Data: The company code you are working with does not have an associated address in the system.
  Incorrect Company Code: You may be using an incorrect or inactive company code that does not have an address defined.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent the address from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RETJP122 error, you need to ensure that the company address is properly set up in the system. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to Logistics > General > Master Data > Business Partner > Maintain Business Partner.
  
  
  
  Create or Update the Address:
  
  If the company code does not have an address, you will need to create one.
  If it exists but is incomplete or incorrect, update the address details.
  Ensure that all required fields (such as street, city, postal code, country, etc.) are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code is active and correctly configured.
  You can check this in the Enterprise Structure settings under Definition > Financial Accounting > Edit, Copy, Delete, Check Company Code.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After entering or updating the address, save your changes.
  
  
  Retry the Transaction: Once the address is set up correctly, try to perform the transaction again that triggered the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to maintain business partner data, including addresses.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify company addresses in SAP.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on maintaining business partner data and company codes.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP administrator or technical support team for further assistance.