How To Fix FSBP_FND_INBOUND098 - More than one node that determines the BP category have been filled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSBP_FND_INBOUND -

• Message number: 098

• Message text: More than one node that determines the BP category have been filled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSBP_FND_INBOUND098 - More than one node that determines the BP category have been filled ?

  The SAP error message FSBP_FND_INBOUND098 indicates that there is an issue with the Business Partner (BP) data being processed, specifically that more than one node that determines the BP category has been filled. This typically occurs during the inbound processing of Business Partner data, such as when using the SAP Business Partner Master Data API or during data uploads.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system detects multiple fields or nodes that are supposed to define the Business Partner category, but more than one of them has been populated. In SAP, a Business Partner can have different categories (e.g., organization, person, group), and the system expects only one of these categories to be filled at a time.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Review the Data Structure: Check the inbound data structure to identify which nodes are being filled. Ensure that only one of the nodes that determine the BP category is populated. For example, if you have fields for both "Organization" and "Person," ensure that only one of these is filled for each Business Partner record.
  
  
  Adjust the Data: Modify the data being sent to the SAP system to ensure that only one category is specified. If you need to create multiple Business Partners with different categories, ensure that each record is sent separately with the appropriate category filled.
  
  
  Validate the Mapping: If you are using an interface or middleware to send data to SAP, check the mapping configuration to ensure that it correctly populates only one category field based on the source data.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, test the inbound process again to confirm that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Categories: Familiarize yourself with the different Business Partner categories in SAP and their respective fields. This will help you understand which fields are mutually exclusive.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Business Partner data management for more details on the structure and requirements for Business Partner records.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your data processing logic to catch such issues early and provide meaningful feedback for corrections.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully process the Business Partner data in SAP.