How To Fix BUP_RELATIONS173 - Authorization f. BP maint. missing; shared lock f. rel.ship not possible

BUP_RELATIONS173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Authorization f. BP maint. missing; shared lock f. rel.ship not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BUP_RELATIONS173 - Authorization f. BP maint. missing; shared lock f. rel.ship not possible ?

  The SAP error message BUP_RELATIONS173 indicates that there is a missing authorization for maintaining business partner (BP) relationships. This error typically occurs when a user attempts to create or modify relationships between business partners but lacks the necessary authorizations to do so.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object to maintain business partner relationships. This is often related to the authorization object B_BUPA_RLT which controls access to business partner relationships.
  Shared Lock: The error also mentions that a shared lock for the relationship cannot be established, which is likely due to the lack of authorization.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization is missing. This will provide insight into the specific authorization object that is causing the issue.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to review the