How To Fix BUP_IDEN021 - Business partner &1 with invalid type &2

BUP_IDEN021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BUP_IDEN - BP: Identifications

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Business partner &1 with invalid type &2

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BUP_IDEN021 - Details

• The SAP error message BUP_IDEN021 indicates that there is an issue with the business partner (BP) identified by the ID &1, which has an invalid type &2. This error typically arises when the system expects a specific type of business partner (e.g., organization, person, group) but encounters a different or unsupported type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Business Partner Type: The business partner you are trying to use may not be of the expected type for the operation you are performing.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the business partner data, such as incorrect configuration or missing attributes.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the business partner type you are trying to use.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in your SAP system, they might be causing the issue by not handling certain business partner types correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Business Partner Type: Verify the type of the business partner in question.