How To Fix DPR_BUPA_LINK028 - Business Partner &1 is inactive between &2 and &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_BUPA_LINK - Roles: Messages

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Business Partner &1 is inactive between &2 and &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_BUPA_LINK028 - Business Partner &1 is inactive between &2 and &3 ?

  The SAP error message DPR_BUPA_LINK028 indicates that a Business Partner (BP) is inactive for a specified period. This error typically arises in the context of project management or resource planning when trying to link a business partner to a project or activity, but the business partner is not active during the specified date range.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The Business Partner (identified by &1) is set to inactive status in the system for the period between &2 (start date) and &3 (end date).
  This can happen if the business partner was deactivated or if their status was changed in the system, making them unavailable for transactions during that time frame.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Status:
  
  Go to the Business Partner transaction (e.g., BP) in SAP.
  Enter the Business Partner ID and check the status.
  Verify the validity dates to see if the business partner is indeed inactive for the specified period.
  
  
  
  Reactivate the Business Partner:
  
  If the business partner needs to be active, you can change their status to active.
  Ensure that the validity dates are set correctly to encompass the required period.
  
  
  
  Adjust Project Dates:
  
  If the business partner is intentionally inactive for that period, consider adjusting the project or activity dates to fall within the active period of the business partner.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the status of the business partner, contact your SAP administrator or the relevant team responsible for managing business partners.
  
  
  
  Review Business Partner Roles:
  
  Ensure that the business partner has the necessary roles assigned that are required for the specific transaction or project.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  DPR: Project Management (for project-related activities)
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for Business Partner management and project management for more detailed information on managing business partner statuses and roles.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the business partner can be linked to the project or activity as needed.