How To Fix FSBP_PCUI000 - 'Partner is a bank' is only possible for partner category 'organization'

FSBP_PCUI000 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSBP_PCUI -

• Message number: 000

• Message text: 'Partner is a bank' is only possible for partner category 'organization'

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FSBP_PCUI000 - Details

• The SAP error message FSBP_PCUI000, which states "'Partner is a bank' is only possible for partner category 'organization'," typically occurs in the context of managing business partners in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with financial institutions or banks.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to assign a partner (in this case, a bank) that is not categorized correctly in the system. In SAP, business partners can be categorized into different types, such as individuals, organizations, or groups. The error indicates that the system expects the partner to be categorized as an "organization" (e.g., a bank) but the current partner is categorized differently (e.g., as an individual).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the partner you are trying to assign as a bank is correctly set up in the system as an organization. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check Partner Category:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner)