How To Fix BUP_RELATIONS091 - No relationship address exists for business partners &1 and &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 091

• Message text: No relationship address exists for business partners &1 and &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BUP_RELATIONS091 - No relationship address exists for business partners &1 and &2 ?

  The SAP error message BUP_RELATIONS091 indicates that there is no relationship address defined between two business partners (BPs) in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or manage a relationship between two business partners, but the system cannot find a valid relationship address for one or both of the BPs involved.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Relationship Address: The primary cause of this error is that the relationship address for the specified business partners does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Business Partner Data: There may be issues with the data of the business partners, such as incorrect or incomplete entries.
  Inactive or Deleted Business Partners: One of the business partners may be inactive or deleted, which can lead to this error.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the business partner settings or relationship types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Data:
  
  Verify that both business partners (indicated by &1 and &2 in the error message) are correctly set up in the system.
  Ensure that both BPs are active and not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Create Relationship Address:
  
  If the relationship address does not exist, you will need to create it. This can typically be done through the transaction code BP (Business Partner) in SAP.
  Navigate to the relationship management section and create the necessary relationship between the two business partners.
  
  
  
  Review Relationship Types:
  
  Ensure that the relationship type you are trying to establish is valid and configured correctly in the system.
  Check if the relationship type allows for the specific business partners you are working with.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like BP to manage business partners and their relationships.
  You can also use BUPA_REL to manage relationships directly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to business partner relationships for additional guidance on setting up and managing relationships.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify relationships between business partners.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  BUPA_REL: Manage Business Partner Relationships
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to business partner relationships.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message BUP_RELATIONS091 and successfully manage the relationships between business partners in your SAP system.