How To Fix RTP045 - Plan number &1 in bank area &2 does not have a business partner.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTP - Message class for retirement plans (US enhancement)

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Plan number &1 in bank area &2 does not have a business partner.

What causes this issue?

A retirement plan should have at least a business partner in the role
of accountholder. This seems not to be the case, which hints to a
database inconsistency.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTP045 - Plan number &1 in bank area &2 does not have a business partner. ?

  The SAP error message RTP045 indicates that a specific plan number in a designated bank area does not have an associated business partner. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions or when managing bank-related data in SAP, particularly in the context of Treasury and Risk Management or Financial Accounting modules.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business Partner: The primary cause of this error is that the plan number specified in the error message is not linked to a business partner in the system. This could happen if the business partner was not created or assigned correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the bank area settings or in the business partner settings that prevent the system from recognizing the relationship between the plan number and the business partner.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect entries or missing information in the relevant master data records.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Assignment:
  
  Navigate to the business partner master data in SAP and verify if the business partner is created and active.
  Ensure that the business partner is correctly assigned to the relevant plan number and bank area.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Business Partner:
  
  If the business partner does not exist, create a new business partner and ensure that it is linked to the correct plan number and bank area.
  If it exists but is not linked, update the business partner assignment accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the bank area and ensure that they are set up correctly to recognize the business partner.
  Review the settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) or Treasury and Risk Management (TRM) modules to ensure that they are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks to identify any discrepancies in the master data that may be causing the issue.
  Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to manage and verify the business partner data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing business partners and bank areas.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for business partner management, FI12 for bank area settings, and TRM for treasury management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit business partner and bank area data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant module.