How To Fix CMS_OMS_BP_LNK009 - You cannot specify business partner function &1 for this entity object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_OMS_BP_LNK - Business Partner Service Link

• Message number: 009

• Message text: You cannot specify business partner function &1 for this entity object

What causes this issue?

The business partner set to which the partner function &V1& is assigned,
is not assigned to the entity object type of the specified entity
object.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_OMS_BP_LNK009 - You cannot specify business partner function &1 for this entity object ?

  The SAP error message CMS_OMS_BP_LNK009 indicates that there is an issue with the business partner function specified for a particular entity object. This error typically arises in the context of Business Partner (BP) management within SAP, particularly when trying to link or assign a business partner function that is not valid for the specified entity.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Invalid Business Partner Function: The business partner function specified (denoted by &1 in the error message) is not valid for the entity object you are trying to work with.
  Configuration Issues: The business partner functions may not be properly configured in the system, or the entity object may not be set up to accept the specified function.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data or relationships between the business partner and the entity object.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to assign the specified business partner function.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Function:
  
  Verify that the business partner function you are trying to assign is valid for the entity object. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Business Partner functions and ensure that the function is correctly defined and linked to the appropriate entity objects.
  Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) to navigate to the relevant configuration areas.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Check the data for the business partner and the entity object to ensure there are no inconsistencies. This may involve reviewing the master data and relationships.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to perform the action has the necessary authorizations to assign the business partner function. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the business partner functions and their valid associations with entity objects.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for managing business partners and SPRO for configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches.
  Business Partner Roles: Understand the different roles and functions that can be assigned to business partners and how they relate to various entity objects in your SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.