How To Fix BUP_RELATIONS149 - Obsolete rel. cat. &1; read with intention to change no longer permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 149

• Message text: Obsolete rel. cat. &1; read with intention to change no longer permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BUP_RELATIONS149 - Obsolete rel. cat. &1; read with intention to change no longer permitted ?

  The SAP error message BUP_RELATIONS149 indicates that you are trying to read or change a relationship category that has been marked as obsolete in the Business Partner (BP) data. This typically occurs when you attempt to modify or access a relationship that is no longer valid or supported in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Obsolete Relationship Category: The relationship category you are trying to access has been flagged as obsolete in the system. This can happen due to changes in business processes, data model updates, or system upgrades.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data where obsolete relationships are still being referenced.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration of the Business Partner settings may have led to certain relationship categories being deprecated.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Relationship Category: Verify the relationship category you are trying to access. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Update or Remove Obsolete Relationships: If you have relationships that are marked as obsolete, you may need to update them to a valid relationship category or remove them entirely.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or release notes for any changes related to Business Partner relationships that may have led to the obsolescence of the category.
  Use Valid Relationship Categories: Ensure that you are using only the currently supported relationship categories for your Business Partner data.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unsure about how to proceed or if the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to manage Business Partner data and relationships.
  Customizing Settings: Check the customizing settings for Business Partners under SPRO -> Cross-Application Components -> Master Data -> Business Partner -> Business Partner Relationships.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on handling obsolete relationship categories.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your Business Partner relationships are correctly configured.