How To Fix SEM_CENTRAL_PERSON003 - No central person is assigned to &1. ID &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEM_CENTRAL_PERSON - Central Person

• Message number: 003

• Message text: No central person is assigned to &1. ID &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEM_CENTRAL_PERSON003 - No central person is assigned to &1. ID &2 ?

  The SAP error message SEM_CENTRAL_PERSON003 indicates that there is no central person assigned to a specific entity in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Central Person (CP) functionality, which is used to manage master data related to individuals in various SAP modules.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A central person record is expected for a specific ID (e.g., employee, customer, vendor) but does not exist.
  The central person has not been created or has been deleted.
  There may be issues with the configuration or data consistency in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Central Person Assignment:
  
  Verify if the central person record exists for the ID mentioned in the error message. You can do this by using transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or PP01 (Profile Maintenance) to check the central person data.
  
  
  
  Create or Assign Central Person:
  
  If the central person does not exist, you may need to create a new central person record. This can typically be done through the Business Partner transaction (BP).
  If the central person exists but is not assigned correctly, ensure that the assignment is made properly.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks to ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the master data. This can be done using transaction codes like SE16 to check the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to central person management in your SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to central person management for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner
  PP01: Profile Maintenance
  SE16: Data Browser
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  You may want to check tables like BUT000 (Business Partner: General Data) and BUT020 (Business Partner: Address Data) for relevant information.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.