How To Fix B0055 - Relationship category & is not defined

B0055 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B0 - Business Partner General

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Relationship category & is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B0055 - Relationship category & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message B0055, which states "Relationship category & is not defined," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Business Partner (BP) or Customer/Vendor Master data management. This error indicates that the system is trying to use a relationship category that has not been defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Relationship Category: The specific relationship category being referenced in the transaction or process is not defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue where the relationship category has not been set up properly in the customizing settings.
  Data Entry Error: There could be a typo or incorrect entry when specifying the relationship category.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Relationship Category:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Business Partner or Customer/Vendor relationships.
  Define the missing relationship category by creating it in the system. This usually involves specifying the category name, description, and any other relevant parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Categories:
  
  Review the