How To Fix BUPA_STATUS014 - Business partner &1 assigned to different status profile &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BUPA_STATUS - Business Partner: Status Maintenance

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Business partner &1 assigned to different status profile &2

What causes this issue?

If you try to transfer user statuses from one business partner to
another in the context of data cleansing, for example, this is only
possible if both business partners use the same status profile.

System Response

The user statuses cannot be transferred.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BUPA_STATUS014 - Business partner &1 assigned to different status profile &2 ?

  The SAP error message BUPA_STATUS014 indicates that a business partner (BP) is assigned to a different status profile than what is expected or required in the current context. This typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the status profile assigned to the business partner and the status profile that the system is trying to apply or check against.
  Cause:
  
  Status Profile Mismatch: The business partner is assigned to a status profile that does not match the one required for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that define which status profiles are valid for certain business partner roles or transactions.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data where the business partner's status profile was changed but not updated in all relevant areas.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Status Profile:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) and check the status profile assigned to the business partner in question.
  Ensure that the status profile is appropriate for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for business partner status profiles in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the status profiles are correctly defined and that the business partner is assigned to the correct roles.
  
  
  
  Update Status Profile:
  
  If the status profile is incorrect, you may need to change it to the appropriate one that matches the requirements of your transaction.
  This can be done in the business partner maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to business partner status profiles for any specific guidelines or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change the status profile of the business partner.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP - Business Partner Maintenance
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Business Partner Roles: Different roles may have different status profiles, so ensure that the business partner is assigned to the correct role.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BUPA_STATUS014 error and ensure that the business partner is correctly configured in the system.