How To Fix BP781 - Cover eligibility and assignment object cannot be used together

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BP - Budgeting and planning

• Message number: 781

• Message text: Cover eligibility and assignment object cannot be used together

What causes this issue?

Cover eligibility is active for fiscal year &V1& and
<DS:GLOS.assignment_object>Assignment objects</> are defined in the
<DS:GLOS.budget_structure>Budget structure</>.
There is no provision for unilateral and reciprocal cover eligibility
functions and assignment objects functions being used together.

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?

If you want to use assignment objects, you must deactivate the cover
eligibility for fiscal year &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BP781 - Cover eligibility and assignment object cannot be used together ?

  The SAP error message BP781 ("Cover eligibility and assignment object cannot be used together") typically occurs in the context of managing business partner (BP) data, particularly when dealing with insurance or financial services modules. This error indicates that there is a conflict between the cover eligibility settings and the assignment object settings in the system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Conflicting Settings: The error arises when both cover eligibility and assignment object are being used simultaneously in a way that is not allowed by the system configuration. This can happen if:
  
  The business partner is set up with both cover eligibility and an assignment object that are incompatible.
  The configuration settings in the system do not allow for the combination of these two features.
  
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the business partner, such as missing or incorrect information that leads to this conflict.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration for the insurance or financial services module may not be set up correctly to handle the specific combination of cover eligibility and assignment objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the business partner and ensure that the cover eligibility and assignment object settings are compatible. You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team or refer to the relevant SAP documentation.
  
  
  Adjust Business Partner Settings: If the business partner is incorrectly set up, you may need to adjust the settings:
  
  Remove the assignment object if it is not necessary.
  Alternatively, if cover eligibility is not needed, you can remove that setting.
  
  
  
  Data Validation: Validate the data associated with the business partner to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform testing to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the business partner functions as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with (e.g., SAP Insurance, SAP Financial Services) for detailed information on business partner configuration.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have taken to resolve it.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BP781 error and implement a solution to resolve it.