How To Fix CRM_BUPA_ODATA100 - You cannot use the relationship category &1 in this customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_BUPA_ODATA -

• Message number: 100

• Message text: You cannot use the relationship category &1 in this customizing

What causes this issue?

You cannot use undirected relationship categories (for example, BUR004
<LS>Marriage</>) to determine accounts belonging to app users.

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?

Only use one-way relationship categories to determine accounts belonging
to app users.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_BUPA_ODATA100 - You cannot use the relationship category &1 in this customizing ?

  The SAP error message CRM_BUPA_ODATA100 indicates that there is an issue with the relationship category being used in the context of OData services for Business Partner (BUPA) in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. This error typically arises when the relationship category specified in the OData request is not allowed or is not properly configured in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Relationship Category: The relationship category specified in the OData request does not exist or is not valid in the customizing settings.
  Customizing Settings: The relationship category may not be properly configured in the customizing settings of the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the use of the specified relationship category.
  OData Service Configuration: The OData service may not be configured to support the specified relationship category.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Relationship Category:
  
  Verify that the relationship category you are trying to use is valid and exists in the system. You can check this in the customizing settings under the path: 
  
  SPRO -> SAP Customizing Implementation Guide -> Customer Relationship Management -> Master Data -> Business Partner -> Define Relationship Categories.
  
  
  
  
  
  Adjust Customizing Settings:
  
  If the relationship category is not defined, you may need to create it or adjust the existing settings to allow its use.
  Ensure that the relationship category is marked as active and is correctly assigned to the relevant business partner types.
  
  
  
  Review OData Service Configuration:
  
  Check the OData service configuration to ensure that it is set up to handle the specified relationship category. This may involve modifying the service definition or the associated entity sets.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user making the OData request has the necessary authorizations to use the specified relationship category. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the OData service again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Business Partner and OData services for more detailed information on configuring relationship categories and OData services.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.