How To Fix /SCWM/IT222 - Business partner for custodian &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/IT -

• Message number: 222

• Message text: Business partner for custodian &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/IT222 - Business partner for custodian &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/IT222 Business partner for custodian &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when the system is unable to find a business partner (BP) associated with a custodian in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as missing or incorrectly configured business partner data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business Partner: The specified business partner (indicated by &1) does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The business partner may not be properly configured or activated for the relevant role (e.g., custodian).
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between different SAP modules (e.g., between SAP S/4HANA and EWM).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the business partner data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP in SAP.
  Search for the business partner using the ID provided in the error message.
  If the business partner