How To Fix SUID01006 - First assign a business partner to the user

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SUID01 - Identity Management

• Message number: 006

• Message text: First assign a business partner to the user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SUID01006 - First assign a business partner to the user ?

  The SAP error message SUID01006 indicates that a user must be assigned a business partner before they can perform certain actions in the system. This error typically arises in scenarios where user management and business partner integration are involved, particularly in the context of SAP S/4HANA or SAP Business Suite environments.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the user account in SAP does not have an associated business partner. In SAP, business partners are used to manage master data for various entities such as customers, vendors, and employees. If a user is trying to access functionalities that require a business partner assignment (like certain transactions or roles), the system will throw this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to assign a business partner to the user. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the User Management Transaction:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to access the user management screen.
  
  
  
  Select the User:
  
  Enter the username that is encountering the error and click on the "Change" button.
  
  
  
  Assign Business Partner:
  
  Navigate to the "Roles" tab or the "Business Partner" tab (depending on your SAP version).
  If you are in the "Roles" tab, you may need to check if the user has the necessary roles that require a business partner.
  If there is a specific field for Business Partner, enter the relevant business partner ID that corresponds to the user.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After assigning the business partner, save the changes.
  
  
  
  Test the User:
  
  Have the user log out and log back in to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Role Assignment: Ensure that the business partner has the appropriate roles assigned that match the user's needs.
  User Authorization: Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the business partner data.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner) for managing business partner data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on user management and business partner integration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or Security team to ensure that there are no underlying configuration issues.