How To Fix FTBU561 - Several (TR) relationship cats were flagged as leading for rel. cat. &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTBU - Conversion: Treasury partner CBP messages

• Message number: 561

• Message text: Several (TR) relationship cats were flagged as leading for rel. cat. &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTBU561 - Several (TR) relationship cats were flagged as leading for rel. cat. &1 ?

  The SAP error message FTBU561 indicates that there are multiple relationship categories flagged as leading for a specific relationship category in the system. This situation can arise in the context of the SAP Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly when dealing with the configuration of relationship categories in the context of business partners or customer/vendor relationships.
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Configuration Issue: Multiple relationship categories have been incorrectly configured as "leading" for the same relationship category. In SAP, only one relationship category should be designated as leading for a specific relationship type.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data where multiple entries are marked as leading, which can lead to confusion in processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FTBU561 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for relationship categories in the SAP system. This can usually be found in the SPRO transaction under the relevant section for business partner or customer/vendor relationships.
  Identify the relationship category mentioned in the error message (indicated by &1).
  Ensure that only one relationship category is marked as leading for that specific relationship category. If there are multiple entries marked as leading, you will need to adjust the settings to ensure only one is designated as leading.
  
  
  
  Adjust Relationship Categories:
  
  If you find multiple leading categories, decide which one should be the leading category based on your business requirements.
  Update the configuration to remove the leading flag from the other categories.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes by attempting to create or modify the relationship that triggered the error.
  Ensure that the error no longer appears and that the relationships function as expected.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Backup:
  
  Document any changes made to the configuration for future reference.
  It is also advisable to back up the current configuration before making changes, in case you need to revert.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the configuration) or SE11 (to check the database tables related to relationship categories).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error.
  Testing Environment: If possible, perform these changes in a development or testing environment before applying them to the production system to avoid disruptions.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.