How To Fix EDPP018 - Open business relationships still exist for business partner &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDPP -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Open business relationships still exist for business partner &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDPP018 - Open business relationships still exist for business partner &1 ?

  The SAP error message EDPP018 indicates that there are open business relationships associated with a business partner (BP) that you are trying to delete or change. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform an action on a business partner that is still linked to active transactions or relationships in the system.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the business partner you are trying to modify or delete has existing open relationships, such as:
  
  Open purchase orders
  Open sales orders
  Open contracts
  Active service agreements
  Other transactions that reference the business partner
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EDPP018 error, you need to identify and close or delete the open business relationships associated with the business partner. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify Open Relationships:
  
  Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or SE16N (Data Browser) to check for any open transactions related to the business partner.
  Look for open purchase orders, sales orders, contracts, or any other relevant documents.
  
  
  
  Close or Delete Transactions:
  
  If you find any open transactions, you will need to either complete them, close them, or delete them if they are no longer needed.
  For example, you can close purchase orders by receiving the goods or services, or you can cancel sales orders if they are no longer valid.
  
  
  
  Check for Related Data:
  
  Ensure that there are no related data entries that might be preventing the deletion or modification of the business partner.
  This may include checking for any linked accounts, addresses, or other related business partner data.
  
  
  
  Retry the Action:
  
  Once you have addressed all open relationships, try to delete or modify the business partner again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP, ME23N (Display Purchase Order), VA03 (Display Sales Order), and VA05 (List of Sales Orders) to help you navigate and find open transactions.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify business partner data and related transactions.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on managing business partners and their relationships.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after addressing the open relationships, consider consulting with your SAP support team or a functional consultant for further assistance.