How To Fix BUPA_TFW001 - Template type &1 does not have category "only reference possible"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BUPA_TFW - Template Assignments

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Template type &1 does not have category "only reference possible"

What causes this issue?

The template type &V1& of the template that you want to assign to the
business partner has the category "only copy possible".
You can assign only templates of template types with the category "only
reference possible" to a business partner in this case.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Either choose a template type of the category "only reference possible",
or change the category for template &V1& in the settings for the
template types of the Template Framework (TFW).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BUPA_TFW001 - Template type &1 does not have category "only reference possible" ?

  The SAP error message BUPA_TFW001 indicates that a specific template type does not have the category "only reference possible." This error typically arises in the context of Business Partner (BP) management, particularly when dealing with templates for creating or managing business partners.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to use a template type that is not configured to allow the creation of business partners in a reference-only mode. This can happen if:
  
  The template type you are using is not set up correctly in the system.
  The configuration for the template type does not include the necessary category for reference-only usage.
  There may be a mismatch between the expected template type and the one being used.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Template Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Business Partner templates in your SAP system.
  Verify that the template type you are using is correctly configured to include the category "only reference possible."
  
  
  
  Adjust Template Type:
  
  If the template type does not have the required category, you may need to create a new template type or modify the existing one to include this category.
  This can typically be done in the customizing settings under SPRO -> Cross-Application Components -> Master Data -> Business Partner -> Business Partner Roles -> Define Template Types.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Template:
  
  If modifying the template is not feasible, consider using a different template type that is already configured to allow reference-only creation.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to Business Partner management for additional guidance on template types and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Roles: Understanding the roles associated with business partners can help in determining the correct template type to use.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional insights.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to Business Partner management, such as BP for managing business partners and BP_CUSTOMIZE for customizing settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message BUPA_TFW001 and successfully manage your business partner templates in SAP.