How To Fix FVD_CLI_CLOAN123 - The business partner & is not from the 'Person' category.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVD_CLI_CLOAN - Credit Life Insurance for Consumer Loan

• Message number: 123

• Message text: The business partner & is not from the 'Person' category.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FVD_CLI_CLOAN123 - The business partner & is not from the 'Person' category. ?

  The SAP error message FVD_CLI_CLOAN123 indicates that the business partner you are trying to use is not categorized as a 'Person'. This error typically arises in scenarios where a business partner is expected to be an individual (like a customer or a borrower) but is instead classified as an organization or another category.
  Cause:
  
  Business Partner Category: The business partner you are trying to use is categorized as an organization or another type instead of a 'Person'.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the requirements of the transaction you are trying to perform.
  Data Entry Error: The business partner may have been incorrectly set up or selected in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Data:
  
  Go to the Business Partner transaction (BP) in SAP.
  Search for the business partner in question.
  Verify the category of the business partner. Ensure that it is set to 'Person' if you are trying to perform a transaction that requires a person.
  
  
  
  Change Business Partner Category:
  
  If the business partner is incorrectly categorized, you may need to change its category to 'Person'. This can typically be done in the Business Partner maintenance screen.
  Note that changing the category may have implications on other data and relationships, so ensure that this change is appropriate.
  
  
  
  Create a New Business Partner:
  
  If changing the category is not feasible or if the business partner is fundamentally an organization, consider creating a new business partner with the correct category.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check if there are any specific settings that enforce the requirement for a 'Person' category in the context of the transaction you are trying to execute.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Roles: In SAP, business partners can have different roles assigned to them, which define their function in the system (e.g., customer, vendor, etc.). Ensure that the roles assigned to the business partner align with the intended use.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), and any specific transaction codes related to the loan or financial processes you are working with.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to business partner management and error handling for additional insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your transaction.