How To Fix UKM_COMM231 - Bus. partner &1 does not exist; FI-CA rating &2/&3 is not transferred

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Bus. partner &1 does not exist; FI-CA rating &2/&3 is not transferred

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UKM_COMM231 - Bus. partner &1 does not exist; FI-CA rating &2/&3 is not transferred ?

  The SAP error message UKM_COMM231 indicates that there is an issue with a business partner (BP) not existing in the system, which is preventing the transfer of financial information related to FI-CA (Financial Accounting - Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable). The message typically includes placeholders for the business partner ID and the rating information that is not being transferred.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Business Partner: The primary cause of this error is that the specified business partner (BP) does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The business partner not being created in the system.
  The business partner being marked as inactive or deleted.
  A mismatch in the business partner ID being referenced.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the FI-CA module or the integration settings between different modules.
  
  
  Data Transfer Issues: If the data is being transferred from another system or module, there may be issues with the data mapping or transfer process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Business Partner:
  
  Check if the business partner ID mentioned in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the Business Partner transaction (BP) in SAP.
  If the business partner does not exist, create it using the appropriate transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Status:
  
  If the business partner exists, ensure that it is active and not marked for deletion. You can check the status in the Business Partner master data.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for FI-CA is set up correctly. This includes checking the settings for business partner roles and the integration with other modules.
  
  
  
  Data Transfer Validation:
  
  If the data is being transferred from another system, validate the data mapping and ensure that the business partner IDs are correctly referenced.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to UKM_COMM231 for any specific guidance or updates that may address this issue.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to manage business partner data.
  FI-CA Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in the FI-CA module, especially those related to business partner integration.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.