How To Fix IBSSI_CRM_BCONT002 - Transaction type cannot be initial &

IBSSI_CRM_BCONT002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IBSSI_CRM_BCONT - Activities Error in Contact Replication

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Transaction type cannot be initial &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IBSSI_CRM_BCONT002 - Transaction type cannot be initial & ?

  The SAP error message IBSSI_CRM_BCONT002 with the description "Transaction type cannot be initial" typically occurs in the context of SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) when there is an issue with the transaction type being used in a business context, such as when creating or processing a business transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Empty Transaction Type: The error indicates that the transaction type field is empty or not properly initialized. This can happen if the transaction type is not set in the configuration or if the user did not select a valid transaction type.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings for the transaction types in the SAP system. This could include missing or incorrect settings in the customizing (SPRO) for CRM transactions.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use certain transaction types, leading to this error.
  Data Entry Errors: If the transaction type is being populated through