How To Fix CRM_BUPA_FRG0080204 - Category &3 relationship between &1 and &2 has not yet been created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_BUPA_FRG0080 - CRM BP Partner Functions

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Category &3 relationship between &1 and &2 has not yet been created

What causes this issue?

You have not fulfilled the following precondition:
For a business partner to have a <DS:DE.CRMT_PARTNER_FCT>partner
function</> for another business partner, a partner determination
relationship of relationship category &V3& must exist between the two
business partners. Relationship category &V3& corresponds to the
<DS:DE.CRMT_PARTNER_PFT>partner function category</>.

System Response

Business partner &V2& is not assigned to business partner &V1& for
partner function &V4&.

How to fix this error?

Before you assign business partner &V2& to business partner &V1& for
partner function &V4&, create a partner determination relationship of
relationship category &V3& for them.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_BUPA_FRG0080204 - Category &3 relationship between &1 and &2 has not yet been created ?

  The SAP error message CRM_BUPA_FRG0080204 indicates that there is a missing relationship between two business partners in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. Specifically, the message states that the relationship between the two specified business partners (denoted as &1 and &2) has not yet been created, and it is categorized under a specific category (&3).
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  You are trying to perform an operation that requires a specific relationship between two business partners, but that relationship has not been established in the system.
  The relationship type you are trying to use is not defined or is not active in the system.
  There may be a configuration issue or missing data in the business partner master data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Relationships:
  
  Go to the business partner master data for both &1 and &2.
  Check if there are any existing relationships defined between these two partners.
  
  
  
  Create the Required Relationship:
  
  If the relationship does not exist, you will need to create it.
  Navigate to the transaction for maintaining business partner relationships (e.g., BP transaction).
  Select one of the business partners and go to the "Relationships" tab.
  Create a new relationship by specifying the relationship type and the other business partner.
  
  
  
  Verify Relationship Type:
  
  Ensure that the relationship type you are trying to use is defined in the system and is active.
  You can check this in the customizing settings under SPRO -> Customer Relationship Management -> Master Data -> Business Partner -> Define Relationship Types.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you are unsure about the relationship types or configurations, consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant who can help verify the settings.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After creating the relationship, try to perform the operation again that triggered the error to see if it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner (BP): In SAP, a business partner is a master data object that can represent customers, vendors, or other entities. Relationships between business partners are crucial for CRM processes.
  Relationship Types: These define how two business partners are related (e.g., parent-child, partner, competitor, etc.) and are essential for various CRM functionalities.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for business partner maintenance and SPRO for configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult SAP support or refer to SAP Notes for further troubleshooting.