How To Fix E9152 - Created category (&2) differs from transferred categ. (&2) (bus.part. &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E9 - General IS-U Error Messages

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Created category (&2) differs from transferred categ. (&2) (bus.part. &3)

What causes this issue?

The business partner should have been created in an additional role.
The desired category (person, organization, or group) differs from the
the category, in which the previous roles were created.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E9152 - Created category (&2) differs from transferred categ. (&2) (bus.part. &3) ?

  The SAP error message E9152 indicates a mismatch between the created category and the transferred category for a business partner. This typically occurs during the creation or modification of a business partner in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with categories that are not aligned with the expected values.
  Cause:
  
  Category Mismatch: The error arises when the category of the business partner being created or modified does not match the category that is being transferred from the source system or the previous configuration.
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration settings for business partner categories in the SAP system.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from another system (like a legacy system), the categories may not be correctly mapped or may differ from what is expected in the target SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Category Configuration: Verify the configuration of business partner categories in the SAP system. Ensure that the categories defined in the system match those being used in the data transfer.
  Data Mapping: If data is being imported or transferred, ensure that the mapping of categories from the source to the target system is correct. Adjust the mapping if necessary.
  Review Input Data: Check the input data for the business partner creation or modification. Ensure that the category being used is valid and exists in the target system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on business partner categories and their configurations.
  Error Logs: Review any error logs or messages that may provide additional context or details about the mismatch.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings for business partners in SAP, including how categories are defined and managed.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on resolving similar issues.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to manage and review business partner data and configurations.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.