How To Fix BU128 - No industry entered in table BRANT

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 128

• Message text: No industry entered in table BRANT

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BU128 - No industry entered in table BRANT ?

  The SAP error message BU128, which states "No industry entered in table BRANT," typically occurs when there is a missing or incorrect entry in the BRANT table, which is used to define industry sectors for business partners in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Industry Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the industry code for the business partner has not been defined in the BRANT table.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the industry codes or the business partner data.
  Data Inconsistency: The business partner data may not be consistent with the entries in the BRANT table.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BU128 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the BRANT Table:
  
  Use transaction code SE16 or SE16N to access the BRANT table.
  Verify if the required industry code is present in the table. If it is missing, you will need to add it.
  
  
  
  Add Industry Code:
  
  If the industry code is not present, you can add it by using transaction code OX15 (for defining industry sectors) or directly through the relevant customizing transaction.
  Ensure that the industry code you are trying to use is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Update Business Partner Data:
  
  Go to the business partner master data (transaction code BP).
  Check the industry field and ensure it is filled with a valid code that corresponds to an entry in the BRANT table.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  After making changes, perform a consistency check to ensure that all related data is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made are transported to the production environment if necessary.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE16/SE16N: Data Browser for checking table entries.
  BP: Business Partner transaction for managing business partner data.
  OX15: Customizing transaction for defining industry sectors.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on business partner configuration and industry sector definitions.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BU128 error and ensure that the industry information is correctly set up in your SAP system.