How To Fix TU198 - Business partner &1 does not exist; enter an existing business partner

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TU - Billing/Scheduling/Budget Billing

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Business partner &1 does not exist; enter an existing business partner

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TU198 - Business partner &1 does not exist; enter an existing business partner ?

  The SAP error message TU198 indicates that the system cannot find the specified business partner (BP) in the database. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation that requires a valid business partner, but the BP you entered does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Business Partner ID: The business partner ID you entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Business Partner Not Created: The business partner may not have been created in the system yet.
  Inactive Business Partner: The business partner may exist but is marked as inactive or deleted.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the business partner.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If your system is integrated with other systems, there may be synchronization issues leading to the business partner not being available.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Business Partner ID: Double-check the business partner ID you entered for any typos or errors.
  Create Business Partner: If the business partner does not exist, you will need to create it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., BP transaction code).
  Check Status: If the business partner exists, check its status to ensure it is active. You can do this by using the transaction code BP and searching for the business partner.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the business partner. You may need to contact your system administrator for assistance.
  Data Synchronization: If your SAP system is integrated with other systems, check for any data synchronization issues that may be preventing the business partner from being recognized.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP: To create or manage business partners.
  SE16N: To check the business partner table (e.g., BUT000) for existing entries.
  
  
  Business Partner Roles: Ensure that the business partner has the necessary roles assigned to it for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to business partner management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on business partner management and troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.