How To Fix HRPIQ00ST_E602 - Business partner category &1 not allowed; please select again

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ00ST_E - Student Maintenance (PMIQ_E)

• Message number: 602

• Message text: Business partner category &1 not allowed; please select again

What causes this issue?

Business partner category &V1& is not allowed, please select again

System Response

The business partner you selected is not a natural person, it's not
allowed to be used as the related person of the student.

How to fix this error?

Please select a business partner who is natural person.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPIQ00ST_E602 - Business partner category &1 not allowed; please select again ?

  The SAP error message HRPIQ00ST_E602 indicates that there is an issue with the business partner category being used in a specific transaction or process. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) or SAP's Student Lifecycle Management (SLcM) modules, where business partners are used to represent individuals or organizations involved in various processes.
  Cause:
  The error message "Business partner category &1 not allowed; please select again" suggests that the business partner category you are trying to use is not valid for the operation you are attempting to perform. This could be due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Business Partner Category: The selected business partner category does not match the expected categories for the transaction.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured to allow the selected business partner category for the specific process.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in selecting the business partner category, leading to the error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Category: Verify the business partner category you are trying to use. Ensure that it is appropriate for the transaction you are performing.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you have access to the configuration settings, check the settings related to business partner categories in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO). Ensure that the category is allowed for the specific process you are working with.
  
  
  Select a Valid Category: If the selected category is indeed invalid, choose a different business partner category that is allowed for the transaction.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on valid business partner categories for the specific transaction.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Roles: In SAP, business partners can have different roles and categories (e.g., person, organization, group). Understanding these roles can help in selecting the correct category.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in managing business partners, such as BP (Business Partner) for creating or modifying business partner data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.