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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• 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