How To Fix BV004 - Use of user type &1 is not allowed

BV004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BV - Customer Measurement

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Use of user type &1 is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BV004 - Use of user type &1 is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message BV004: Use of user type &1 is not allowed typically occurs in the context of Business Partner (BP) management or when dealing with user types in SAP systems. This error indicates that the user type specified (represented by &1) is not permitted for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid User Type: The user type you are trying to use may not be defined correctly in the system or may not be allowed for the specific transaction or operation.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the use of certain user types.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified user type.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the user type, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., SPRO)