How To Fix BUP_RELATIONS019 - Initial relationship category is not allowed

BUP_RELATIONS019 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BUP_RELATIONS - BPR: Message Class for Relationship Segments

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Initial relationship category is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BUP_RELATIONS019 - Initial relationship category is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message BUP_RELATIONS019 indicates that there is an issue with the initial relationship category being used in a business partner (BP) relationship. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a relationship between business partners, and the specified relationship category is not valid or allowed in the current context.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Relationship Category: The relationship category you are trying to use is not defined or is not allowed for the specific business partners involved.
  
  Configuration Issues: The relationship category may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be active for the type of business partners you are working with.
  Business Partner Role Restrictions: Certain business partner roles may have restrictions on the types of relationships they can have.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Relationship Category: Verify that the relationship category you are trying to use is valid. You can do this by checking the configuration in the SAP system.
  
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