How To Fix SUID01018 - The business partner is not of the type "Person"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SUID01 - Identity Management

• Message number: 018

• Message text: The business partner is not of the type "Person"

What causes this issue?

You cannot assign the business partner since it is not of the type
Person.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SUID01018 - The business partner is not of the type "Person" ?

  The SAP error message SUID01018, which states "The business partner is not of the type 'Person'," typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation that requires a business partner (BP) to be of a specific type, in this case, a "Person," but the BP you are referencing is not classified as such. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating or updating customer or vendor records.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Business Partner Type: The business partner you are trying to use is classified as a "Organization" or another type instead of "Person."
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the business processes you are trying to execute.
  Data Entry Errors: The business partner may have been incorrectly set up or modified, leading to the wrong type being assigned.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Type:
  
  Go to the Business Partner transaction (BP) in SAP.
  Enter the business partner number and check the details.
  Ensure that the type is set to "Person." If it is not, you may need to create a new business partner with the correct type or modify the existing one if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Create a New Business Partner:
  
  If the existing business partner cannot be changed, consider creating a new business partner with the correct type.
  Ensure that all necessary details are filled out correctly during the creation process.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to business partner types in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the settings align with your business requirements and processes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on business partner management and the specific requirements for the operations you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or SAP directly for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Roles: Understand the different roles that can be assigned to business partners in SAP, as these roles determine the type of transactions that can be performed.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), XK01/XK02 (Vendor), and XD01/XD02 (Customer) for managing business partners.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional solutions related to business partner types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.