How To Fix /SAPAPO/PIDM001 - No business partner of type organization determined for user &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PIDM -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: No business partner of type organization determined for user &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PIDM001 - No business partner of type organization determined for user &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PIDM001 No business partner of type organization determined for user &1 typically occurs in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a business partner of the type "organization" associated with the user specified in the error message.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business Partner: The user does not have a corresponding business partner of type "organization" defined in the system.
  Incorrect User Assignment: The user may not be correctly assigned to a business partner in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of business partners in the system, such as missing roles or incorrect settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the business partner data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) and check if a business partner of type "organization" exists for the user in question.
  If it does not exist, create a new business partner of type "organization" and ensure it is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign Business Partner to User:
  
  Ensure that the user is assigned to the correct business partner. This can be done in the BP transaction by linking the user to the business partner.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in the user profile. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles to access the business partner data.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the required authorizations to access the business partner information. This can be done through transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to business partner configuration in APO for any additional steps or considerations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Business Partner Types: Understand the different types of business partners (e.g., person, organization) and their roles in the system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the user has the necessary business partner configuration in place.