How To Fix SUID01017 - Business partner does not exist

SUID01017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SUID01 - Identity Management

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Business partner does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SUID01017 - Business partner does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SUID01017 indicates that the system cannot find a specified business partner in the database. This error typically occurs in scenarios where a business partner is required for a transaction, but the system cannot locate the corresponding entry.
  Causes:
  
  Business Partner Not Created: The business partner may not have been created in the system.
  Incorrect Business Partner ID: The ID or number entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems, there may be synchronization issues leading to missing data.
  Inactive Business Partner: The business partner may exist but is marked as inactive or not available for the transaction type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the business partner.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Business Partner Creation:
  
  Check if the business partner has been created in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., BP transaction code) and