How To Fix CRM_BUPA_CLEARING005 - Invalid category of the organizational element; activity not carried out

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_BUPA_CLEARING - Cleansing Tool: Cleansing of Service-Specific References

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Invalid category of the organizational element; activity not carried out

What causes this issue?

You would like to compare the organizational data of two business
partners. However in the the assignment to the Org. management, an
organizational data category for which no data comparison is possible
is used for at least one of the two business partners.

System Response

The action is terminated.

How to fix this error?

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

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 CRM_BUPA_CLEARING005 - Invalid category of the organizational element; activity not carried out ?

  The SAP error message CRM_BUPA_CLEARING005 indicates that there is an issue with the category of the organizational element in the context of business partner clearing activities. This error typically arises when the system encounters an invalid category for the organizational element that is being processed, which prevents the intended activity from being carried out.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Organizational Element: The organizational element (such as a business partner, sales organization, or other related entities) may not be correctly defined or may not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system related to the business partner or organizational structure.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the business partner or organizational elements, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the activity related to the organizational element.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Organizational Element: Verify that the organizational element you are trying to use is correctly defined in the system. Ensure that it exists and is active.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for business partners and organizational elements in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  Data Validation: Validate the data associated with the business partner and organizational elements. Look for any missing or incorrect entries that could be causing the issue.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the activity. If not, work with your SAP security team to grant the required permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify the exact point of failure and gather more information about the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner) or SPRO (Customizing) to access configuration settings.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.