How To Fix FS_BP_PROXY020 - You cannot maintain business partners in this client

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FS_BP_PROXY - Business Partner Proxy

• Message number: 020

• Message text: You cannot maintain business partners in this client

What causes this issue?

This client uses business partners in a remote system as part of
business partner decoupling.

System Response

You cannot directly access business partners in this client using the
maintenance transactions.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FS_BP_PROXY020 - You cannot maintain business partners in this client ?

  The SAP error message FS_BP_PROXY020 indicates that you cannot maintain business partners in the current client. This error typically arises due to specific configuration settings or restrictions in the SAP system. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Client Settings: The client may be set up in a way that restricts the maintenance of business partners. This could be due to the client being in a specific status (e.g., not intended for development or testing).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to maintain business partners in the client.
  Business Partner Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the business partner may not be configured correctly, or the business partner may not be activated for the current client.
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured to allow business partner maintenance in the current client due to specific settings in the customizing or configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Client Settings:
  
  Verify the client settings in transaction SCC4. Ensure that the client is not set to "Test" or "Production" in a way that restricts business partner maintenance.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP Basis team to adjust the client settings.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations using transaction SU53 or PFCG. Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain business partners.
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, work with your security team to grant the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Business Partner Role Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the business partner roles are correctly configured and activated for the client. You can check this in transaction BP.
  If roles are missing or incorrectly assigned, you may need to adjust the configuration.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to business partners in transaction SPRO. Look for settings under Cross-Application Components > Master Data > Business Partner.
  Ensure that the necessary settings are in place to allow business partner maintenance.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Notes and documentation related to business partner management for any specific configurations or known issues that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SCC4: Client Administration
  SU53: Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP Basis or technical support team for further investigation.