How To Fix UDM_BUPA_MSG018 - Customer account number could not be determined for business partner &1

UDM_BUPA_MSG018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UDM_BUPA_MSG - FSCM-CM: Messages for Collections Management (Master Data)

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Customer account number could not be determined for business partner &1

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

UDM_BUPA_MSG018 - Details

• The SAP error message UDM_BUPA_MSG018 indicates that the system was unable to determine a customer account number for a specified business partner. This error typically arises in scenarios involving business partner (BP) management and customer account assignments in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customer Account Assignment: The business partner may not have a customer account assigned to it in the system.
  Incorrect Business Partner Role: The business partner may not have the correct role assigned (e.g., it should have the role of a customer).
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the business partner master data.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for business partner and customer account integration may not be set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the customer account information.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) and check if the business partner in question has a customer role