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Message type: E = Error
Message class: SUID01 - Identity Management
Message number: 016
Message text: Specify the key (UUID) of the business partner
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SUID01016
- Specify the key (UUID) of the business partner ?The SAP error message SUID01016, which states "Specify the key (UUID) of the business partner," typically occurs when a business partner (BP) is being processed in a transaction or function that requires a unique identifier (UUID) for that business partner, but the UUID is either missing or not correctly specified.
Cause:
- Missing UUID: The UUID for the business partner is not provided in the transaction or function call.
- Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the business partner's UUID.
- Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error or incorrect data entry when specifying the business partner.
- Business Partner Not Created: The business partner may not have been created in the system, or it may not have been activated.
Solution:
Check Business Partner Creation:
- Ensure that the business partner has been created in the system. You can do this by navigating to the business partner transaction (e.g., BP) and searching for the business partner.
Verify UUID:
- If the business partner exists, check that you are using the correct UUID. You can find the UUID in the business partner details.
- The UUID can typically be found in the "Identification" section of the business partner master data.
Input the UUID:
- When prompted for the UUID, ensure that you are entering it correctly. The UUID is usually a long alphanumeric string.
Check Configuration:
- If you are using custom programs or interfaces, ensure that they are correctly configured to handle business partner UUIDs.
- Review any relevant configuration settings in the SAP system that pertain to business partner management.
Consult Documentation:
- Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling business partners and UUIDs in your version of SAP.
Contact Support:
- If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
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.By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SUID01016 error and successfully specify the UUID of the business partner in your SAP system.
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