How To Fix CI_DRAFTBP_MESSAGE080 - Entity type not supported

CI_DRAFTBP_MESSAGE080 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Entity type not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTBP_MESSAGE080 - Entity type not supported ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTBP_MESSAGE080 with the description "Entity type not supported" typically occurs in the context of Business Partner (BP) management, particularly when working with draft business partners in SAP S/4HANA or SAP Business Suite systems.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Unsupported Entity Type: The entity type you are trying to create or modify is not supported in the context of draft business partners. This could happen if you are trying to use a business partner role or type that is not configured to work with draft scenarios.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that do not allow certain entity types to be processed as drafts.
  Incompatibility: The system may not recognize the entity type due to missing or incorrect settings in the customizing or master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Entity Type: Verify that the entity type you are trying to use is