How To Fix CI_DRAFTBP_MESSAGE006 - &1 and &2 cannot be maintained for Business Partner as Person

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTBP_MESSAGE - Message class for Draft persistency in Customer and Supplier

• Message number: 006

• Message text: &1 and &2 cannot be maintained for Business Partner as Person

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTBP_MESSAGE006 - &1 and &2 cannot be maintained for Business Partner as Person ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTBP_MESSAGE006 typically indicates that certain fields or attributes cannot be maintained for a Business Partner (BP) that is classified as a "Person." This error often arises when trying to enter or modify data in the Business Partner master data that is not applicable to individuals.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to maintain certain fields that are only relevant for Business Partners classified as "Organization" rather than "Person."
  The system has specific validation rules that restrict certain data entries based on the type of Business Partner.
  The configuration settings in the system may not allow certain attributes to be maintained for a person-type Business Partner.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Business Partner Type: Ensure that you are maintaining the correct type of Business Partner. If the data you are trying to enter is relevant only for organizations, you may need to create or switch