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Message type: E = Error
Message class: 1E - BCA: Account
Message number: 612
Message text: You can only specify a legal form for the BP category organization
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1E612
- You can only specify a legal form for the BP category organization ?The SAP error message 1E612 ("You can only specify a legal form for the BP category organization") typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a Business Partner (BP) in SAP, specifically when dealing with the Business Partner category "Organization." This error indicates that the system requires a legal form to be specified for the organization category, but it has not been provided or is invalid.
Cause:
- Missing Legal Form: The legal form for the organization is not specified in the Business Partner data.
- Invalid Legal Form: The legal form provided does not match the expected values for the organization category.
- Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system regarding the legal forms available for the organization category.
Solution:
Specify a Legal Form:
- When creating or editing the Business Partner, ensure that you select a valid legal form from the dropdown list. This is typically done in the "General Data" section of the Business Partner transaction.
Check Configuration:
- If you are unsure about the available legal forms, you can check the configuration in the SAP system:
- Go to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and navigate to:
- Cross-Application Components > Master Data Synchronization > Business Partner > Define Legal Forms.
- Ensure that the legal forms are correctly defined and assigned to the organization category.
Review Business Partner Role:
- Make sure that the Business Partner has the correct roles assigned that correspond to the organization category.
Consult Documentation:
- If you are still facing issues, refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on Business Partner setup and legal forms.
Related Information:
If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Business Partner management.
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