How To Fix XR005 - No contact person number is assigned to business partners &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XR - CRM Business Partner Data Exchange

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No contact person number is assigned to business partners &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XR005 - No contact person number is assigned to business partners &1 ?

  The SAP error message XR005 indicates that there is no contact person number assigned to the specified business partner. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform an action that requires a contact person to be associated with a business partner, but the system cannot find any contact person linked to that partner.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Contact Person Assignment: The business partner does not have any contact person assigned in the system.
  Incorrect Business Partner Configuration: The business partner may not be set up correctly, or the contact person data may not have been maintained.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the XR005 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) in SAP.
  Search for the business partner in question.
  Check the "Contact Persons" tab to see if any contact persons are assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign a Contact Person:
  
  If no contact person is assigned, you can create a new contact person by clicking on the "Create" button in the Contact Persons tab.
  Fill in the necessary details for the contact person and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the business partner is configured correctly and that all necessary data is maintained.
  Check if the business partner role that you are using requires a contact person.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If you suspect data inconsistencies, you may need to run consistency checks or consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to ensure that the database is in a consistent state.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on business partner configuration and contact person assignment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP - Business Partner Maintenance
  BP_MON - Business Partner Monitoring
  
  
  Business Partner Roles: Different roles may have different requirements for contact persons. Ensure that the role assigned to the business partner is appropriate for the business context.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this issue or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the XR005 error and successfully assign a contact person to the business partner.