How To Fix FSBP023 - Selected relationship category &1 does not exist

FSBP023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSBP -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Selected relationship category &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSBP023 - Selected relationship category &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FSBP023 indicates that a selected relationship category does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of Business Partner (BP) management, particularly when trying to create or manage relationships between business partners.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Relationship Category: The specified relationship category (represented by &1 in the error message) has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The relationship category may have been incorrectly configured or deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or view the relationship category.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the relationship category being referenced.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Relationship Categories:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Business Partner relationships in SAP.
  Verify if the relationship category you are trying to use exists. You can do this by navigating to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and checking under the Business Partner settings.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Relationship Category:
  
  If the relationship category