How To Fix BP644 - Enter usage for background activation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BP - Budgeting and planning

• Message number: 644

• Message text: Enter usage for background activation

What causes this issue?

In the budget profile, you have chosen background activation for
availability control. In this case, you must enter a usage figure
for availability control.

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?

HAve the budget profile maintained accordingly.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BP644 - Enter usage for background activation ?

  The SAP error message BP644, which states "Enter usage for background activation," typically occurs in the context of Business Partner (BP) data management when you are trying to activate a business partner in the background without specifying the usage type.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system requires a specific usage type to be defined for the background activation of the business partner. This is necessary for the system to understand how the business partner will be used in various processes (e.g., customer, vendor, etc.). If this information is not provided, the system cannot proceed with the activation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BP644 error, you need to ensure that you specify the usage type when activating the business partner in the background. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Check the Activation Process: Review the process you are using to activate the business partner. Ensure that you are providing all required parameters, including the usage