How To Fix UKM_BP116 - Coordinator &1 does not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UKM_BP - SAP Credit Management: Messages for Maintenance in BP

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Coordinator &1 does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UKM_BP116 - Coordinator &1 does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message UKM_BP116: Coordinator &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP's Universal Credit Management (UKM) module, which is used for managing business partner data and credit management processes. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a coordinator (which could be a user or a specific role) that does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Coordinator: The coordinator specified in the error message (represented by &1) does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The coordinator was never created.
  The coordinator was deleted or deactivated.
  A typo or incorrect entry in the configuration or transaction.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings where the coordinator is defined, leading to the system not being able to find the specified coordinator.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the coordinator data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Coordinator Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., BP for Business Partner) and check if the coordinator exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create a new coordinator or correct the reference in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Correct Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to credit management and business partners to ensure that the coordinator is correctly defined.
  Use transaction SPRO to navigate to the relevant configuration settings and verify the entries.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the coordinator data.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and make sure they include access to the relevant coordinator.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing coordinators in the UKM module.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), UKM_BP (Business Partner in Credit Management), and SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to UKM and error messages for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  User Manuals: Review user manuals or training materials for the UKM module to understand the role of coordinators and how they are managed within the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.