How To Fix BP196 - Release approval group &1 inconsistent regarding cover eligibility

BP196 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BP - Budgeting and planning

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Release approval group &1 inconsistent regarding cover eligibility

What causes this issue?

The cover eligibility indicator is not set in customizing for the
release group, which had budget type "Transfer because of BM cover
eligibility" assigned to it.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check your customizing settings.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BP196 - Release approval group &1 inconsistent regarding cover eligibility ?

  The SAP error message BP196, which states "Release approval group &1 inconsistent regarding cover eligibility," typically occurs in the context of Business Partner (BP) management and is related to the approval process for business partners in SAP. This error indicates that there is an inconsistency in the approval group settings for a business partner, particularly concerning the eligibility for certain covers or benefits.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: The approval group defined for the business partner may not be correctly configured to handle the specific cover eligibility requirements.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the business partner's master data that affects the approval process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to approve the business partner in the specified approval group.
  Custom Logic: If there are custom enhancements or logic implemented in the system, they may be causing the inconsistency.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Approval Group Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for