How To Fix /SAPAPO/PIDM014 - Business partner of type person &1 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PIDM -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Business partner of type person &1 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PIDM014 - Business partner of type person &1 not found ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PIDM014 Business partner of type person &1 not found typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find a business partner (BP) of type "person" with the specified identifier. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Business Partner: The specified business partner does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Business Partner Type: The business partner may exist but is not of the type "person."
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between different SAP systems (e.g., between SAP ERP and SAP APO).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the business partner data.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the business partner settings or in the APO system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Existence:
  
  Use transaction code BP in the SAP GUI to check if the business partner with the specified ID exists.
  Ensure that the business partner is of the correct type (i.e., "person").
  
  
  
  Create or Update Business Partner:
  
  If the business partner does not exist, create it using the BP transaction.
  If it exists but is not of the correct type, you may need to update it to ensure it is classified as a "person."
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If you are using multiple systems, ensure that the business partner data is synchronized correctly. You may need to run data transfer programs or check the middleware settings.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access business partner data. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to business partners in both SAP ERP and SAP APO. Ensure that the settings are correctly aligned.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP Notes can provide patches or additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SLG1: Application Log for troubleshooting
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Business Partner and APO for detailed information on configuration and management.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.