How To Fix B0218 - A natural person cannot be a head office in the company code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B0 - Business Partner General

• Message number: 218

• Message text: A natural person cannot be a head office in the company code

What causes this issue?

In the customer master record you have chosen,
you have entered a head office.
Do not allocate this master record to a business partner with the
type 'organization', as a subsidiary-head office relationship is only
permitted for organizations.

How to fix this error?

Change your entries in the customer account, or assign the account to
a business partner with the type 'organization'.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B0218 - A natural person cannot be a head office in the company code ?

  The SAP error message B0218, which states "A natural person cannot be a head office in the company code," typically occurs when there is an attempt to assign a natural person (an individual) as the head office for a company code in the SAP system. In SAP, a head office should be a legal entity or an organization, not an individual.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Master Data Configuration: The error usually arises from incorrect configuration in the master data settings where a natural person (like an individual employee) is mistakenly set as the head office for a company code.
  Data Entry Error: During the setup of the company code or the assignment of the head office, a user may have inadvertently selected a natural person instead of a legal entity.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Master Data: Check the master data for the company code in question. Ensure that the head office is set to a legal entity (like a corporation or organization) rather than an individual.
  Change Head Office Assignment:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the Financial Accounting or Company Code settings).
  Update the head office assignment to reflect a valid legal entity.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct entity to assign, refer to your organization's documentation or consult with your finance or accounting department to identify the appropriate head office.
  SAP Notes and Support: If the issue persists or if you need further assistance, consider checking SAP Notes for any related issues or patches. You can also reach out to SAP support for guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OX15 (to maintain company codes) or OX16 (to maintain the head office) to make the necessary changes.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to company code settings.
  Testing: After making changes, it’s advisable to test the configuration in a development or quality assurance environment before applying it to the production system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the B0218 error and ensure that the head office is correctly assigned in your SAP system.