How To Fix BUPA_MASS009 - Partner category for contact person is not person: &1 &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BUPA_MASS - Mass Read Modules for Communcation Data

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Partner category for contact person is not person: &1 &2 &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BUPA_MASS009 - Partner category for contact person is not person: &1 &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message BUPA_MASS009 indicates that there is an issue with the partner category for a contact person in the Business Partner (BP) master data. Specifically, it suggests that the partner category assigned to the contact person is not set to "Person," which is required for contact persons.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  The partner category for the contact person is incorrectly set to a category other than "Person" (e.g., "Organization").
  There is a mismatch in the data being processed, where the system expects a contact person but finds a different partner category.
  The configuration settings in the system do not align with the expected partner categories for contact persons.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Partner Category:
  
  Go to the Business Partner (BP) transaction (e.g., transaction code BP).
  Locate the Business Partner in question and check the partner category assigned to it.
  Ensure that the partner category for the contact person is set to "Person."
  
  
  
  Modify Partner Data:
  
  If the partner category is incorrect, you can change it to "Person" in the Business Partner master data.
  Make sure to save the changes.
  
  
  
  Review Data Upload/Processing:
  
  If this error occurs during a mass upload or data processing, review the data file or input to ensure that the partner categories are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the data being uploaded or processed adheres to the expected formats and categories.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to Business Partner categories.
  Ensure that the settings for partner categories are correctly defined in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on Business Partner configuration and error handling.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner transaction for managing partner data.
  SPRO: Customizing transaction for configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Business Partner Roles:
  
  Understand the different roles and categories available for Business Partners in SAP, as they determine how the system treats the data.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BUPA_MASS009 error and ensure that the contact person is correctly categorized as a "Person" in the SAP system.