How To Fix COM_BUPA_BSP016 - You cannot manually remove the indicator for the standard card

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_BUPA_BSP - Business Partner: Portal/BSP UI

• Message number: 016

• Message text: You cannot manually remove the indicator for the standard card

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

You cannot manually remove the indicator for the standard card, but you
can assign another card and give it the standard card indicator.

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 COM_BUPA_BSP016 - You cannot manually remove the indicator for the standard card ?

  The SAP error message COM_BUPA_BSP016 indicates that you are trying to manually remove the indicator for a standard card in the Business Partner (BP) master data, which is not allowed. This error typically arises in the context of managing business partner data, particularly when dealing with standard business partner roles or relationships.
  
  Cause:
  
  Standard Card Indicator: The standard card indicator is a system-defined setting that cannot be changed manually. It is used to identify the primary or standard business partner for a specific role.
  Role Restrictions: Certain roles in SAP have restrictions that prevent users from modifying specific attributes, including the standard card indicator.
  Data Integrity: The system enforces this restriction to maintain data integrity and ensure that the business partner relationships are correctly defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Role Configuration: Review the configuration of the business partner roles in the SAP system. Ensure that you are not trying to change a standard card indicator for a role