How To Fix BUP_RELATIONS172 - BP &1 does not exist; shared lock for relationship not possible

BUP_RELATIONS172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 172

• Message text: BP &1 does not exist; shared lock for relationship not possible

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BUP_RELATIONS172 - BP &1 does not exist; shared lock for relationship not possible ?

  The SAP error message BUP_RELATIONS172 indicates that a Business Partner (BP) does not exist, and therefore a shared lock for a relationship cannot be established. This error typically occurs when trying to create or modify relationships between business partners in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Business Partner: The primary cause of this error is that the Business Partner (BP) you are trying to reference does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the BP number or the BP not being created yet.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database, such as missing entries or incorrect data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the Business Partner data.
  Locking Issues: If the BP is locked by another transaction or user, it may prevent the establishment of a shared lock.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Business Partner Existence:
  
  Check if the Business Partner exists in the system by using transaction