How To Fix CRM_MKTTG_SDS071 - Enter a valid value in the "BP Category" field

CRM_MKTTG_SDS071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTTG_SDS - CRM Marketing: Messages Data Sources

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Enter a valid value in the "BP Category" field

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTTG_SDS071 - Enter a valid value in the "BP Category" field ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTTG_SDS071, which states "Enter a valid value in the 'BP Category' field," typically occurs in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when a user is trying to create or modify a business partner (BP) and the system requires a valid Business Partner Category to be specified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Input: The user may have entered an invalid or non-existent value in the "BP Category" field.
  
  Configuration Issues: The Business Partner categories may not be properly configured in the system, or the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain categories.
  Missing Data: The required data for the Business Partner category may not be maintained in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Input: Ensure that the value entered in the "BP Category" field is valid. You can do this by:
  
  Checking the list of available Business Partner categories in the system.
  Using the F4 help (search help) in the field to select a valid