How To Fix UKM_DNB029 - No DUNS number maintained, legal entitiy is &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UKM_DNB -

• Message number: 029

• Message text: No DUNS number maintained, legal entitiy is &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UKM_DNB029 - No DUNS number maintained, legal entitiy is &1 ?

  The SAP error message UKM_DNB029 indicates that there is no DUNS (Data Universal Numbering System) number maintained for a specific legal entity in the system. The DUNS number is a unique identifier for businesses and is often required for various compliance and reporting purposes.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A legal entity (customer, vendor, or business partner) is being processed in a transaction that requires a DUNS number.
  The DUNS number has not been entered or maintained in the master data for that legal entity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to maintain the DUNS number for the specified legal entity. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Identify the Legal Entity: Note the legal entity identifier provided in the error message (represented as &1).
  
  
  Access the Master Data:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP where you can maintain the master data for the legal entity (e.g., transaction codes like BP for Business Partner, XD01 for Customer, or MK01 for Vendor).
  
  
  
  Edit the Record:
  
  Search for the legal entity using the identifier.
  Open the record for editing.
  
  
  
  Maintain the DUNS Number:
  
  Locate the field for the DUNS number (this may be under a specific tab related to identification or addresses).
  Enter the correct DUNS number for the legal entity.
  
  
  
  Save the Changes: After entering the DUNS number, save the changes to the master data.
  
  
  Re-run the Transaction: After maintaining the DUNS number, re-run the transaction that triggered the error to verify that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  DUNS Number: A DUNS number is a unique nine-digit identifier for businesses, assigned by Dun & Bradstreet (D&B). It is widely used for business credit reporting and is often required for government contracts and international trade.
  Master Data Management: Ensure that your organization has a process in place for maintaining accurate and up-to-date master data, including DUNS numbers, to avoid similar issues in the future.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on maintaining business partner data and the significance of DUNS numbers in your specific industry or region.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider consulting with your SAP support team or checking for any specific configurations related to DUNS number requirements in your SAP system.