How To Fix B0059 - Relationship &1 is not defined for the business partner category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B0 - Business Partner General

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Relationship &1 is not defined for the business partner category

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B0059 - Relationship &1 is not defined for the business partner category ?

  The SAP error message B0059, which states "Relationship &1 is not defined for the business partner category," typically occurs when there is an attempt to create or manage a relationship between business partners (BPs) in SAP, but the specified relationship type is not valid for the business partner category involved.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Relationship Type: The relationship type you are trying to use is not defined for the specific business partner category (e.g., customer, vendor, etc.) in the system.
  Incorrect Business Partner Category: The business partners involved may not belong to the correct categories that allow for the specified relationship.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the SAP system where the relationship types have not been properly set up or linked to the business partner categories.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Relationship Type: Verify that the relationship type you are trying to use is defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  
  Use transaction code BP to access the Business Partner Master Data.
  Check the relationship types defined for the business partner categories involved.
  
  
  
  Define Relationship Type: If the relationship type is not defined, you may need to create it:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for business partners (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Cross-Application Components -> Master Data -> Business Partner -> Business Partner Relationships -> Define Relationship Types.
  Create a new relationship type or modify an existing one to include the necessary business partner categories.
  
  
  
  Check Business Partner Categories: Ensure that the business partners you are working with are of the correct categories that can utilize the specified relationship type. You can check the categories in the business partner master data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the relationship types and categories, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, test the creation or management of the relationship again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for business partner management and SPRO for configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to business partner relationships.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify business partner relationships.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the B0059 error and successfully manage business partner relationships in SAP.