How To Fix CMS_COMMON002 - No relationships defined for business partner &1; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_COMMON - Message Class for Common Service Functions

• Message number: 002

• Message text: No relationships defined for business partner &1; see long text

What causes this issue?

No relationships (such as aliases and KNE borrower units) have been
maintained for the given business partner in the business partner
system.

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?

You can maintain the required relationships for the business partner in
the business partner system.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_COMMON002 - No relationships defined for business partner &1; see long text ?

  The SAP error message CMS_COMMON002 indicates that there are no relationships defined for a specific business partner (BP) in the system. This error typically arises in scenarios where the system expects to find a relationship (such as a customer-vendor relationship, or a relationship between different business partners) but cannot find any defined relationships for the specified business partner.
  Cause:
  
  No Relationships Defined: The primary cause of this error is that the business partner in question does not have any relationships defined in the system.
  Incorrect Business Partner: The business partner ID provided may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that prevent the relationships from being recognized.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or manage relationships for the business partner.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Relationships:
  
  Navigate to the Business Partner (BP) transaction in SAP (usually through transaction code BP).
  Search for the business partner ID that is causing the error.
  Check the relationships tab and define the necessary relationships if they are missing. You may need to create relationships such as "Customer of" or "Vendor of" depending on your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Verify Business Partner ID:
  
  Ensure that the business partner ID you are using is correct and exists in the system. You can do this by searching for the BP in the BP transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  Run any relevant data consistency checks or reports to ensure that the business partner data is consistent and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and manage business partner relationships. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help text associated with the error message for additional context and guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to business partners include BP (Business Partner), BP_MON (Business Partner Monitor), and BP_ROLE (Business Partner Role).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to business partner relationships.
  Customization: If your organization has customized the business partner functionality, consult with your SAP functional team to ensure that the customizations are correctly implemented.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.