How To Fix REXCAT012 - City missing; check master data for business partner &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REXCAT -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: City missing; check master data for business partner &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REXCAT012 - City missing; check master data for business partner &1 ?

  The SAP error message REXCAT012 indicates that there is a missing city entry in the master data for a business partner. This error typically arises when the system requires a city field to be populated for a business partner, but it is either blank or not properly maintained.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Master Data: The business partner's address information is incomplete, specifically the city field.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the city information may not have been transferred correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that require the city field to be mandatory, and it has not been filled in.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner).
  Search for the relevant business partner using the appropriate filters.
  Check the address details and ensure that the city field is filled in correctly.
  
  
  
  Update the City Field:
  
  If the city field is empty or incorrect, update it with the correct information.
  Save the changes to the business partner master data.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Ensure that all required fields in the business partner master data are filled out correctly to avoid similar errors in the future.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the city field is set up correctly and is required as per business rules.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on maintaining business partner data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP - Business Partner Maintenance
  BP_MON - Business Partner Monitoring
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to edit business partner data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the REXCAT012 error and ensure that the business partner master data is complete and accurate.