How To Fix FSBP_BO018 - Business partner category &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSBP_BO - Messages for Business Object Business Partner

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Business partner category &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSBP_BO018 - Business partner category &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FSBP_BO018 indicates that the business partner category specified does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or manage a business partner and the category you are using is either incorrect or not defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Business Partner Category: The category you are trying to use may have been mistyped or is not valid.
  Missing Configuration: The business partner category may not have been configured in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the business partner categories may not have been properly set up.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain business partner categories.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Business Partner Category:
  
  Verify that the business partner category you are trying to use is correct. You can do this by checking the configuration in the SAP system.
  Use transaction code BP to access the Business Partner transaction and check the available categories.
  
  
  
  Configure Business Partner Categories:
  
  If the category does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done in the customizing settings:
  
  Go to SPRO -> Cross-Application Components -> Master Data -> Business Partner -> Business Partner -> Business Partner Roles -> Define Business Partner Categories.
  
  
  Ensure that the necessary categories are defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or manage business partners in the specified category.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on business partner categories and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP - Business Partner Maintenance
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Business Partner Roles: Each business partner category can have different roles assigned to it, which define the functions and data relevant to that category.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to business partner categories.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.