How To Fix BP00042 - Business Partner &1 is only used actively in Organizational Management

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BP00 - HR: Messages from Application Basis

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Business Partner &1 is only used actively in Organizational Management

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BP00042 - Business Partner &1 is only used actively in Organizational Management ?

  The SAP error message BP00042 indicates that a Business Partner (BP) is only actively used in Organizational Management (OM) and not in other areas where it might be expected to be used, such as Customer or Vendor management. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform an action on a Business Partner that is not applicable due to its current status or configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Business Partner Configuration: The Business Partner is configured only for use in Organizational Management and does not have the necessary roles assigned for other functions (like Customer or Vendor).
  Role Assignment: The Business Partner may not have the appropriate roles assigned that would allow it to be used in other contexts.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that prevent the Business Partner from being used in the desired manner.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Role Assignment:
  
  Go to the Business Partner transaction (BP) in SAP.
  Enter the Business Partner number and check the roles assigned to it.
  If the Business Partner needs to be used as a Customer or Vendor, ensure that the appropriate roles (e.g., "FLCU00" for Customer, "FLVN00" for Vendor) are assigned.
  
  
  
  Modify Business Partner:
  
  If the Business Partner is intended to be used in multiple areas, you may need to modify its configuration.
  Assign the necessary roles and ensure that the Business Partner is set up correctly for the intended use.
  
  
  
  Check Organizational Management Settings:
  
  If the Business Partner is primarily used in Organizational Management, verify that the settings in OM are correct and that the Business Partner is configured as needed for that module.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on Business Partner configuration and role assignment.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and roles, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance (for user-related issues)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Business Partner Roles: Familiarize yourself with the different roles available for Business Partners in SAP, as they determine the functionality and areas where the Business Partner can be utilized.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BP00042 error and ensure that the Business Partner is configured correctly for your needs.