How To Fix B0213 - Target group &1 is not defined for business partner category &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B0 - Business Partner General

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Target group &1 is not defined for business partner category &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B0213 - Target group &1 is not defined for business partner category &2 ?

  The SAP error message B0213 indicates that a target group is not defined for a specific business partner category. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or SAP Marketing, where target groups are used for segmentation and marketing activities.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A target group is being referenced in a transaction or process, but it has not been defined for the specified business partner category.
  The business partner category (e.g., customer, vendor, etc.) does not have an associated target group in the system configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Target Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code BP (Business Partner) or CRMD_ORDER (for CRM transactions).
  Navigate to the target group settings and verify if the target group is defined for the specific business partner category in question.
  
  
  
  Define Target Group:
  
  If the target group is not defined, you will need to create it. This can typically be done in the following way:
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to the relevant section for defining target groups (e.g., under CRM or Marketing).
  Create a new target group and ensure it is linked to the appropriate business partner category.
  
  
  
  
  
  Assign Target Group to Business Partner Category:
  
  Ensure that the target group is assigned to the correct business partner category. This may involve adjusting settings in the configuration to link the target group with the business partner category.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify target groups and business partner categories.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by attempting to use the target group again in the relevant transaction.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  CRMD_ORDER: CRM Order Management
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on managing business partners and target groups.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the B0213 error and ensure that your target groups are correctly defined for the relevant business partner categories.