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Message type: E = Error
Message class: T0 - General Treasury
Message number: 842
Message text: 'Different correspondence address' of business partner does not exist
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T0842
- 'Different correspondence address' of business partner does not exist ?The SAP error message T0842, which states "Different correspondence address of business partner does not exist," typically occurs in scenarios where a business partner (BP) is expected to have a specific correspondence address, but that address is either not defined or not correctly linked to the business partner in the system.
Cause:
- Missing Correspondence Address: The business partner may not have a correspondence address defined in the system.
- Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the business partner may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the correspondence address.
- Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as the address being deleted or not properly assigned to the business partner.
- Role Assignment: The business partner may not have the necessary roles assigned that would allow for the use of a correspondence address.
Solution:
Check Business Partner Data:
- Go to the transaction code
BP
(Business Partner) and search for the relevant business partner.- Verify that the correspondence address is correctly maintained under the "Address" tab.
- If the address is missing, you can add it by selecting the appropriate address type.
Maintain Correspondence Address:
- If the correspondence address is not defined, you can create a new address by selecting the "Create" option in the address section.
- Ensure that the address type is set to "Correspondence" or the relevant type that your business process requires.
Review Role Assignments:
- Ensure that the business partner has the necessary roles assigned that require a correspondence address.
- You can check this in the "Roles" tab of the business partner data.
Data Consistency Check:
- Run any relevant data consistency checks or reports to identify if there are any discrepancies in the business partner data.
Consult Documentation:
- Review SAP documentation or notes related to business partner management for any specific configurations or known issues.
Contact Support:
- If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
Related Information:
BP
- Business Partner MaintenanceBP_MON
- Business Partner MonitoringBy following these steps, you should be able to resolve the T0842 error and ensure that the business partner has the correct correspondence address defined in the system.
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