How To Fix FSBP_CRM_INBOUND002 - Relationship category &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSBP_CRM_INBOUND -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Relationship category &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSBP_CRM_INBOUND002 - Relationship category &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FSBP_CRM_INBOUND002 indicates that a specific relationship category (denoted by &1) does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of CRM (Customer Relationship Management) when trying to process inbound data related to business partners, relationships, or other entities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Relationship Category: The specified relationship category is not defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration oversight or an attempt to use a relationship category that has not been set up.
  Incorrect Data: The data being sent to the system may contain an incorrect or misspelled relationship category.
  Transport Issues: If the relationship category was recently created or modified in a different environment (like development or quality assurance) and not transported to the production environment, it may not exist in the production system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant section for defining relationship categories. This is usually found under:
  
  CRM ? Master Data ? Business Partner ? Define Relationship Categories.
  
  
  Verify if the relationship category exists. If it does not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Input:
  
  Review the data being sent to the system to ensure that the relationship category is correctly spelled and matches an existing category in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If the relationship category was recently created or modified, ensure that the changes have been transported to the production environment. You may need to check the transport logs or consult with your Basis team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on the specific relationship category and its intended use.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the inbound process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to manage business partner data and relationships.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.