How To Fix /RPM/MIGRATION018 - Business partner &1 does not exit; remove from item &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /RPM/MIGRATION -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Business partner &1 does not exit; remove from item &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /RPM/MIGRATION018 - Business partner &1 does not exit; remove from item &2 ?

  The SAP error message /RPM/MIGRATION018 Business partner &1 does not exist; remove from item &2 typically occurs during a migration or data transfer process in SAP, particularly when dealing with business partner data in the context of SAP Real Estate Management (RE-FX) or similar modules. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a business partner that does not exist in the database.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Business Partner: The business partner referenced by &1 does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The business partner not being created in the system.
  The business partner being deleted or archived.
  A mismatch in the business partner ID due to incorrect data migration or import.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system or from legacy data, there may be inconsistencies or errors in the data mapping.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that are not aligned with the business partner data requirements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Business Partner Existence:
  
  Check if the business partner ID &1 exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the Business Partner transaction (e.g., BP transaction code) and searching for the business partner.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore Business Partner:
  
  If the business partner does not exist, you may need to create it using the BP transaction.
  If it was deleted, check if it can be restored or if you need to create a new entry.
  
  
  
  Data Correction:
  
  If you are migrating data, ensure that the source data is correct and that all referenced business partners exist in the target system.
  Review the migration mapping and ensure that all business partner IDs are correctly mapped.
  
  
  
  Remove or Update References:
  
  If the business partner is not needed, you can remove the reference from item &2.
  If the business partner should be replaced, update the item with a valid business partner.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to business partners in your SAP system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like BP for managing business partners, SE16N for data table checks, and LT03 for migration tasks.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for guidelines on business partner management and data migration processes.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.