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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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. ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  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:
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Check User Master Record:
  
  Use transaction SU01 to check the user master record.
  Verify that the user ID is active and valid.
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  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.