How To Fix /SAPAPO/PIDM015 - Global business partner of type person not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PIDM -

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Global business partner of type person not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PIDM015 - Global business partner of type person not found ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PIDM015 Global business partner of type person not found typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find a global business partner of type "person" that is required for a specific operation or transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business Partner: The most common cause of this error is that the business partner (BP) of type "person" has not been created or is not properly maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to business partners in the SAP system.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems (like SAP S/4HANA or other third-party systems), there may be synchronization issues leading to missing data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the business partner data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Maintain Business Partner:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) in the SAP GUI.
  Check if the business partner of type "person" exists. If not, create a new business partner with the required details.
  Ensure that the business partner is marked as a "person" and has the necessary roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for business partners in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that the settings for business partner roles and types are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If your system is integrated with other systems, check the data synchronization processes to ensure that the business partner data is being transferred correctly.
  You may need to run data replication jobs or check for errors in the data transfer logs.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and manage business partner data.
  Check the user roles and profiles to confirm that they include access to business partner transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to business partner management and APO for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP - Business Partner Maintenance
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Integration: If your system is integrated with other SAP modules or third-party applications, ensure that the integration points are functioning correctly.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.