How To Fix UKM_COMM220 - No business partner found for ID &1 ID type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UKM_COMM - Messages for Liability Update and Line Item Update

• Message number: 220

• Message text: No business partner found for ID &1 ID type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UKM_COMM220 - No business partner found for ID &1 ID type &2 ?

  The SAP error message UKM_COMM220 indicates that the system could not find a business partner (BP) for the specified ID and ID type. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) modules, where business partners are essential for various transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business Partner: The most common cause is that the business partner with the specified ID does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect ID or ID Type: The ID or ID type provided may be incorrect or not match the expected format.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If your system is integrated with other systems (like a legacy system or another SAP instance), there may be synchronization issues leading to missing data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the business partner data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Business Partner Existence:
  
  Use transaction code BP to check if the business partner exists in the system. Enter the ID and ID type to search for it.
  If the business partner does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Check ID and ID Type:
  
  Ensure that the ID and ID type you are using are correct. Double-check for any typos or formatting issues.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Business Partner:
  
  If the business partner is missing, create a new business partner using transaction code BP. Make sure to fill in all required fields and assign the correct roles.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If your system is integrated with other systems, check the data synchronization processes to ensure that business partner data is being transferred correctly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access business partner data. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check the structure of business partner tables)
  SE16N: Table Display (to view business partner data in relevant tables)
  
  
  
  Business Partner Tables:
  
  BUT000: General data for business partners
  BUT020: Address data for business partners
  BUT050: Roles assigned to business partners
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on business partner management and error handling.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UKM_COMM220 error and ensure that the necessary business partner data is available for your transactions.