How To Fix FISWEBBILL002 - Business partner category &1 is not a central business partner category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FISWEBBILL - FSCM: WebBill, Messages

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Business partner category &1 is not a central business partner category

What causes this issue?

Business partner data is to be selected for a business partner of
category &V1&. However, selection is only possible for category
<LS>01</>.

System Response

The system issues an error message.

How to fix this error?

Change the business partner category in the import structure
<LS>I_PARTNER</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FISWEBBILL002 - Business partner category &1 is not a central business partner category ?

  The SAP error message FISWEBBILL002 indicates that the business partner category you are trying to use is not recognized as a central business partner category. This error typically arises in the context of SAP S/4HANA or SAP Business Partner (BP) management, particularly when dealing with financial transactions or billing processes.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Business Partner Category: The business partner you are trying to use may not be set up correctly in the system. It might be assigned a category that is not designated as a central business partner category.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the system may not have the necessary categories defined or activated for central business partners.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where an incorrect business partner category is selected.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Configuration:
  
  Go to the Business Partner transaction (BP) in SAP.
  Verify the category of the business partner you are trying to use. Ensure that it is set to a category that is recognized as a central business partner category (e.g., "Organization" or "Person").
  If the category is incorrect, you may need to change it or create a new business partner with the correct category.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Navigate to the customizing settings for Business Partner (SPRO).
  Check the settings under Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Business Partner > Define Business Partner Categories.
  Ensure that the necessary categories are defined and that they are marked as central business partner categories.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Ensure that the business partner data is complete and valid. Check for any missing mandatory fields that might be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on business partner categories and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Categories: In SAP, business partners can be categorized into different types such as "Person," "Organization," "Group," etc. Each category has specific roles and functionalities associated with it.
  Central Business Partner: A central business partner is one that is used across various applications and modules within SAP, allowing for a unified view and management of business partner data.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), SPRO (Customizing), and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FISWEBBILL002 and ensure that the business partner is correctly configured for your financial processes.