How To Fix BUP_RELATIONS132 - Rel. between &1 and &2 does not exist; time-dep. rel.attrib. not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 132

• Message text: Rel. between &1 and &2 does not exist; time-dep. rel.attrib. not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BUP_RELATIONS132 - Rel. between &1 and &2 does not exist; time-dep. rel.attrib. not possible ?

  The SAP error message BUP_RELATIONS132 indicates that there is an attempt to create or manage a relationship between two business partners (BPs) that does not exist in the system. The message specifically states that a time-dependent relationship attribute cannot be established because the relationship between the specified business partners (&1 and &2) is not defined.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Relationship: The primary cause of this error is that the relationship type you are trying to use between the two business partners has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Relationship Type: You may be trying to use a relationship type that is not applicable for the specific business partners involved.
  Time Dependency: The system is trying to create a time-dependent relationship, but the base relationship does not exist.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Relationships: Verify if the relationship between the two business partners exists. You can do this by navigating to the business partner transaction and checking the relationships tab.
  Define the Relationship: If the relationship does not exist, you will need to create it. This can be done in the SAP GUI:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner).
  Select the relevant business partner.
  Navigate to the "Relationships" tab.
  Add the required relationship type between the two business partners.
  
  
  Use Correct Relationship Type: Ensure that you are using the correct relationship type that is defined in the system for the specific business partners.
  Check Time Dependency Settings: If you are trying to create a time-dependent relationship, ensure that the relationship type supports time dependency and that you are providing valid time frames.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP - Business Partner Maintenance
  BP_REL - Business Partner Relationship Management
  
  
  Relationship Types: You can check the available relationship types in the customizing settings under SPRO -> Cross-Application Components -> Business Partner -> Business Partner Relationships -> Define Relationship Types.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing business partner relationships and the specific attributes of relationship types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BUP_RELATIONS132 error and successfully manage the relationships between business partners in SAP.