How To Fix BUP_RELATIONS058 - More than one standard relationship not permitted for same point in time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 058

• Message text: More than one standard relationship not permitted for same point in time

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BUP_RELATIONS058 - More than one standard relationship not permitted for same point in time ?

  The SAP error message BUP_RELATIONS058 indicates that there is an attempt to create or maintain more than one standard relationship for the same business partner (BP) at the same point in time. In SAP, business partners can have various relationships with each other, but the system enforces rules to ensure data integrity and consistency.
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs when:
  
  You are trying to create a new relationship for a business partner that already has an existing standard relationship with the same validity period.
  The system does not allow multiple standard relationships for the same business partner at the same time to avoid ambiguity in the relationship data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Relationships:
  
  Go to the business partner transaction (e.g., BP) and check the existing relationships for the business partner in question.
  Look for any existing standard relationships that overlap with the new relationship you are trying to create.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Relationships:
  
  If you find an existing standard relationship that conflicts with the new one, you can either:
  
  Modify the existing relationship to change its validity period.
  Delete the existing relationship if it is no longer needed.
  
  
  
  
  
  Create Relationship with Different Validity:
  
  If the new relationship is necessary, consider creating it with a different validity period that does not overlap with the existing relationship.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more details on managing business partner relationships and the specific rules governing them.
  
  
  
  Check Customizations:
  
  If your organization has customizations or enhancements in place, ensure that they are not affecting the standard behavior of relationship management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to manage business partners and their relationships.
  Business Partner Roles: Understand the roles assigned to business partners, as they can affect the types of relationships that can be established.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BUP_RELATIONS058 error and successfully manage business partner relationships in SAP.