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How To Fix WFD_BL_MSG070 - Business partner does not exist for a given user ID.


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  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WFD_BL_MSG - Message Class for Workforce Assignment and Details

  • Message number: 070

  • Message text: Business partner does not exist for a given user ID.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFD_BL_MSG070 - Business partner does not exist for a given user ID. ?

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    SAP Error Message:

    WFD_BL_MSG070: Business partner does not exist for a given user ID


    Cause:

    This error occurs when the SAP Workflow system tries to find a Business Partner (BP) linked to a specific SAP user ID but fails to locate any such BP. In SAP systems, especially those integrated with SAP Business Partner (BP) approach (e.g., SAP S/4HANA or systems using the Business Partner approach for master data), workflows often require a BP to be assigned to a user to route tasks, send notifications, or perform other business logic.

    The root causes can be:

    • The user ID in question has no associated Business Partner record.
    • The link between the user ID and the Business Partner is missing or incorrectly maintained.
    • The Business Partner master data is incomplete or not synchronized with the user master.
    • The user ID might be incorrect or not valid in the system.

    Solution:

    To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the user ID is correctly linked to a Business Partner. The steps are:

    1. Check if the Business Partner exists for the user:

      • Use transaction BP to search for the Business Partner.
      • Check if the Business Partner has a user ID assigned in the Roles tab or in the Identification section.
    2. Link User ID to Business Partner:

      • In transaction BP, open the relevant Business Partner.
      • Go to the Identification tab.
      • Assign the SAP user ID to the Business Partner under the appropriate identification type (usually "User ID" or similar).
      • Save the changes.
    3. Check User Master Record:

      • Use transaction SU01 to check the user master record.
      • Verify that the user ID is active and valid.
    4. Synchronize User and Business Partner:

      • If your system uses synchronization programs or middleware (e.g., SAP GRC, SAP IDM), ensure that the synchronization between user master and BP master data is working correctly.
    5. Re-run the Workflow or Process:

      • After linking the user ID to a Business Partner, retry the workflow or process that triggered the error.

    Related Information:

    • Transactions:

      • BP – Business Partner maintenance
      • SU01 – User maintenance
      • PFCG – Role maintenance (sometimes roles are linked to BPs)
      • SWI1 – Workflow log (to analyze workflow errors)
    • Notes and Documentation:

      • SAP Note 2345678 (example) might describe similar issues (check SAP Support Portal for exact notes).
      • SAP Help Portal documentation on Business Partner integration with Workflow.
    • Common Scenarios:

      • Workflow tasks assigned to users who are not linked to a BP.
      • Integration scenarios where BP is mandatory for workflow routing.
      • S/4HANA systems where BP replaces customer/vendor master data.

    If you provide the exact context (e.g., which workflow or process triggers this error), I can help with more tailored instructions.

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