How To Fix 1E613 - You can only specify a group type for the BP category group

1E613 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 613

• Message text: You can only specify a group type for the BP category group

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1E613 - You can only specify a group type for the BP category group ?

  The SAP error message 1E613 ("You can only specify a group type for the BP category group") typically occurs when there is an issue with the Business Partner (BP) configuration, specifically related to the categorization of Business Partners in the system.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when you are trying to assign a category to a Business Partner that is not compatible with the type of Business Partner you are creating or modifying. In SAP, Business Partners can be categorized into different types (e.g., organization, person, group), and each category has specific rules regarding what can be assigned to it. The error indicates that you are attempting to assign a group type to a Business Partner category that does not allow it.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Category: Ensure that you are using the correct Business Partner category. If you are trying to create or modify