How To Fix BUP_INDU016 - Invalid data for deleting industries for business partner

BUP_INDU016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BUP_INDU - Business Partner Master Data Segment Industries

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Invalid data for deleting industries for business partner

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BUP_INDU016 - Details

• The SAP error message BUP_INDU016 indicates that there is invalid data when attempting to delete industry assignments for a business partner. This error typically arises when the system detects that the industry data you are trying to delete does not exist or is not valid for the specified business partner.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent Industry Assignment: The industry you are trying to delete may not be assigned to the business partner in the first place.
  Incorrect Business Partner: The business partner ID you are using may be incorrect or does not correspond to the industry assignment you are trying to delete.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or integrity issues in the underlying data that prevent the deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete industry assignments for the business partner.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Industry Assignment:
  
  Check the current industry assignments for the business partner using transaction code BP (Business Partner) or relevant reports.
  Ensure that