How To Fix TU205 - No business partner found for selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 205

• Message text: No business partner found for selection

What causes this issue?

No business partner that meets the selection criteria entered could be
found.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TU205 - No business partner found for selection ?

  The SAP error message TU205 "No business partner found for selection" typically occurs when the system is unable to find a business partner that matches the criteria specified in your selection. This can happen in various transactions or reports where business partner data is required.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you have entered may not match any existing business partners in the system.
  Business Partner Not Created: The business partner you are trying to access may not have been created or activated in the system.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If your system is integrated with other systems, there may be synchronization issues leading to missing data.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain business partners.
  Inactive Business Partner: The business partner may be inactive or marked for deletion.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria you have entered to ensure they are correct. Make sure you are using the right filters and parameters.
  Create or Activate Business Partner: If the business partner does not exist, you may need to create it using the transaction code BP (Business Partner) or check if it needs to be activated.
  Data Consistency Check: If you suspect data synchronization issues, perform a consistency check or consult with your IT team to ensure that all systems are properly synchronized.
  Authorization Check: Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access the business partner data. You may need to contact your system administrator for assistance.
  Check Business Partner Status: Use transaction BP to check the status of the business partner. Ensure it is active and not marked for deletion.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP - Business Partner Maintenance
  SE16N - Data Browser (to check business partner data in the relevant tables)
  
  
  Tables: 
  
  BUT000 - General Data for Business Partners
  BUT020 - Business Partner Roles
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on business partner management and troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional assistance.