How To Fix BP700 - Enter a valid organizational unit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BP - Budgeting and planning

• Message number: 700

• Message text: Enter a valid organizational unit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BP700 - Enter a valid organizational unit ?

  The SAP error message BP700 ("Enter a valid organizational unit") typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a business partner (BP) in the SAP system, and the system cannot find a valid organizational unit associated with the entry. This error is often related to the Business Partner (BP) master data management in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Organizational Unit: The organizational unit (like a company code, sales area, or plant) that you are trying to assign to the business partner does not exist or is not properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Input: The organizational unit you entered may be incorrect or not formatted properly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create the specified organizational unit.
  Inactive Organizational Unit: The organizational unit may be inactive or not assigned to the relevant business partner role.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Organizational Unit: Verify that the organizational unit you are trying to enter exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in SAP (e.g., transaction code OX15 for company codes).
  Correct Input: Ensure that you are entering the organizational unit correctly, without any typos or formatting issues.
  Authorization Check: Make sure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify business partners and that you can access the organizational unit.
  Activate Organizational Unit: If the organizational unit is inactive, you may need to activate it or assign it to the relevant business partner role.
  Consult Configuration: If you are unsure about the organizational unit settings, consult with your SAP configuration team or refer to the relevant SAP documentation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner), OX15 (Define Company Codes), or SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) to navigate to the relevant configuration areas.
  Business Partner Roles: Ensure that the organizational unit is correctly assigned to the business partner roles you are working with.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.