How To Fix CRM_BUPR_FRG0080113 - Business partners &1 and &2 already have a category &3 relationship

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_BUPR_FRG0080 - Service BP Partner Determination Relationships

• Message number: 113

• Message text: Business partners &1 and &2 already have a category &3 relationship

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_BUPR_FRG0080113 - Business partners &1 and &2 already have a category &3 relationship ?

  The SAP error message CRM_BUPR_FRG0080113 indicates that there is an attempt to create a relationship between two business partners (BPs) that already have an existing relationship of the same category. This error typically arises in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module when trying to establish a duplicate relationship.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Relationship: The business partners you are trying to link already have a relationship of the specified category. For example, if you are trying to create a "Customer-Supplier" relationship, and one already exists, the system will throw this error.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent the creation of redundant relationships, which could lead to confusion and data inconsistency.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Relationships:
  
  Navigate to the business partner master data for both BPs involved.
  Review the existing relationships to confirm if a relationship of category &3 already exists.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Relationship:
  
  If the existing relationship is not needed, you can delete it.
  If you need to change the relationship type, you may need to delete the existing one and create a new one with the desired category.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to access the business partner data.
  Use the "Relationships" tab to view and manage existing relationships.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more details on managing business partner relationships.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unsure about the relationships or need further assistance, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Roles: Understand the different roles and categories of business partners in SAP CRM, as they define the nature of the relationship.
  Data Model: Familiarize yourself with the data model of business partners in SAP to better understand how relationships are structured.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to business partners include:
  
  BP - Business Partner Maintenance
  BP_MON - Business Partner Monitor
  BP_REL - Business Partner Relationships
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage business partner relationships effectively in SAP CRM.