How To Fix BU037 - No industry active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BU - Industry-specific short text replacement

• Message number: 037

• Message text: No industry active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BU037 - No industry active ?

  The SAP error message BU037 "No industry active" typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a business partner or customer/vendor master record, and the system cannot find an active industry assignment for the business partner. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to create a new business partner or when you are trying to assign an industry to an existing one.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Industry Assignment: The business partner or customer/vendor does not have an industry assigned to it.
  Inactive Industry: The industry that is being referenced is not active in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the SAP system related to industry codes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Industry Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) or XD01/XD02 (Customer) or MK01/MK02 (Vendor) depending on what you are working with.
  Check if the industry is assigned to the business partner. If not, you need to assign an appropriate industry.
  
  
  
  Activate Industry:
  
  If the industry is not active, you may need to activate it. This can usually be done in the configuration settings.
  Navigate to the configuration path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Logistics General -> Business Partner -> Business Partner -> Define Industry Sectors.
  Ensure that the relevant industry sector is active.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the industry codes are correctly configured in the system. You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to verify that everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify business partners and that there are no restrictions in place.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP, XD01, XD02, MK01, and MK02.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles and authorizations are correctly set up for the users encountering this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BU037 error and successfully manage your business partner records in SAP.