How To Fix BCOM_R_BPARTNERGROUP023 - The business partner group '&2' is obsolete on server '&1'

BCOM_R_BPARTNERGROUP023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BCOM_R_BPARTNERGROUP - Business Communication: Messages for Rule-Based Routing

• Message number: 023

• Message text: The business partner group '&2' is obsolete on server '&1'

What causes this issue?

The business partner group '&V2&' on server '&V1&' does not correspond
with the current version of the business partner group in the SAP
System.
Time stamp for the business partner group in the SAP System: &V3&
Time stamp for the business partner group on the server: &V4&

System Response

The business partner group will be loaded on the server in the next
download.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BCOM_R_BPARTNERGROUP023 - The business partner group '&2' is obsolete on server '&1' ?

  The SAP error message BCOM_R_BPARTNERGROUP023 indicates that the business partner group specified in the error message is obsolete on the server. This typically means that the business partner group you are trying to use has been marked as inactive or deleted in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Obsolescence of Business Partner Group: The business partner group you are trying to reference has been set to obsolete or inactive in the system.
  Data Migration or Cleanup: The group may have been removed during a data migration process or as part of a data cleanup initiative.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration of business partner groups may have led to the obsolescence of certain groups.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Group Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) in SAP.
  Search for the business partner group in question and check its status. If it is marked as obsolete, you will need to either reactivate it or use a different group.
  
  
  
  Use an