How To Fix BUR102 - There is no relationship between partner &1 and partner &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BUR - Business Partner Relationships

• Message number: 102

• Message text: There is no relationship between partner &1 and partner &2

What causes this issue?

No business partner relationship exists between the two specified
business partners &1 und &2.

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?

Check to see if your entries are correct and maintain the business
partner relationship again if necessary.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BUR102 - There is no relationship between partner &1 and partner &2 ?

  The SAP error message BUR102 indicates that there is no relationship defined between two business partners in the system. This error typically arises in scenarios where a transaction or process requires a relationship between two partners, such as a customer and a vendor, but such a relationship has not been established in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Relationship: The primary cause of this error is that the required relationship between the two specified partners (e.g., a customer and a vendor) has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Partner Roles: The partners may not have the correct roles assigned that would allow them to interact in the required context.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the partner IDs or incorrect partner types being used in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the Relationship:
  
  Navigate to the transaction for maintaining business partner relationships (e.g., transaction code BP).
  Select the appropriate business partner and go to the "Relationships" tab.
  Create a new relationship by specifying the partner type and the relationship type that is required for your business process.
  
  
  
  Check Partner Roles:
  
  Ensure that both partners have the necessary roles assigned. For example, if one partner is a customer and the other is a vendor, both should have the respective roles assigned in their business partner master data.
  
  
  
  Verify Partner IDs:
  
  Double-check the partner IDs being used in the transaction to ensure they are correct and correspond to the intended business partners.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the types of relationships that can be established between different partner types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After creating the relationship, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner (BP): In SAP, a business partner can be a person, organization, or group that is involved in business transactions. Relationships between business partners are crucial for various processes, including sales, procurement, and logistics.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for business partner maintenance, BP_MON for monitoring business partners, and others that may be relevant to your specific SAP environment.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to the BUR102 error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.