How To Fix CRM_BUPA_FRG0080205 - Category &3 relationship between &1 and &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_BUPA_FRG0080 - CRM BP Partner Functions

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Category &3 relationship between &1 and &2 does not exist

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</>.
As the partner determination relationship does not exist, the
assignment of business partner &V2& to business partner &V1& for
partner function &V4& cannot exist.

System Response

The assignment of business partner &V2& to business partner &V1& for
partner function &V4& is not changed or deleted.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_BUPA_FRG0080205 - Category &3 relationship between &1 and &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CRM_BUPA_FRG0080205 indicates that there is an issue with a relationship between two business partners (BPs) in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. Specifically, the error states that the relationship category &3 does not exist between the business partners identified as &1 and &2.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Relationship: The specified relationship category (e.g., "Customer to Vendor", "Employee to Manager", etc.) has not been defined between the two business partners in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The relationship type may not be configured correctly in the system, or the relationship may not have been created at all.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the business partner IDs or the relationship category being referenced.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Relationship Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) and check the configuration of the business partners involved.
  Ensure that the relationship category you are trying to use is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Create the Relationship:
  
  If the relationship does not exist, you can create it by navigating to the relevant business partner and adding the relationship manually.
  Use the "Relationships" tab in the business partner master data to add the required relationship.
  
  
  
  Verify Business Partner IDs:
  
  Double-check the business partner IDs (&1 and &2) to ensure they are correct and correspond to the intended partners.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the relationship categories and how to manage them.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify relationships between business partners.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for managing business partners and SWI1 for workflow monitoring if applicable.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to CRM_BUPA_FRG0080205 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Business Partner Roles: Understand the roles assigned to each business partner, as they can affect the relationships that can be established.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and establish the necessary relationship between the business partners in your SAP CRM system.