How To Fix CBRC_REGCHECK253 - Specified "only representative &1" is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CBRC_REGCHECK - Messages for Substance-Related Regulation Check

• Message number: 253

• Message text: Specified "only representative &1" is not valid

What causes this issue?

You entered an only representative that is not valid.

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?

Specify a valid only representative. Use the input help if required.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CBRC_REGCHECK253 - Specified "only representative &1" is not valid ?

  The SAP error message CBRC_REGCHECK253 with the description "Specified 'only representative &1' is not valid" typically occurs in the context of business partner (BP) management or when dealing with regulatory compliance in SAP systems. This error indicates that the system is unable to recognize the specified representative as valid for the operation being performed.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Representative: The representative specified in the transaction may not exist in the system or may not be properly set up as a valid business partner.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the business partner or the representative, such as missing or incorrect information.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified representative.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for business partners or representatives may not be correctly set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Business Partner: Check if the representative specified in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the Business Partner transaction (BP) and searching for the representative.
  Check Data Consistency: Ensure that all required fields for the business partner and representative are filled out correctly. Look for any missing or incorrect data.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the specified representative. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  Configuration Review: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to business partners and representatives in the SAP system. This may involve checking the customizing settings in SPRO.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner) and others that may be involved in managing representatives.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to CBRC_REGCHECK253 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message CBRC_REGCHECK253.