How To Fix ICL2033 - Business partner must have category &1; replace BP &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL2 - FS-CM: Claims Management

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Business partner must have category &1; replace BP &2

What causes this issue?

You tried to use a business partner with a certain category (natural
person, organization). This is not permitted.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Choose a different business partner with the required business partner
category &v1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL2033 - Business partner must have category &1; replace BP &2 ?

  The SAP error message ICL2033 indicates that a business partner (BP) must have a specific category assigned to it, and the current business partner does not meet this requirement. This error typically arises in the context of insurance or financial modules where business partners are categorized based on their roles (e.g., customer, vendor, employee, etc.).
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A business partner is being processed in a transaction that requires it to have a specific category (e.g., "Customer" or "Vendor").
  The business partner in question (BP &2) does not have the required category (&1) assigned to it.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Category:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) in SAP.
  Search for the business partner number (BP &2) that is causing the error.
  Check the category assigned to this business partner.
  
  
  
  Change Business Partner Category:
  
  If the business partner does not have the required category, you will need to change it.
  You can do this by editing the business partner details and assigning the correct category that is required for the transaction.
  
  
  
  Create a New Business Partner:
  
  If changing the category is not feasible (for example, if the business partner is already in use in other transactions), you may need to create a new business partner with the correct category.
  Ensure that all necessary details are filled out for the new business partner.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the relevant SAP documentation or configuration settings to understand the requirements for business partner categories in your specific context.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to business partner data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP - Business Partner Maintenance
  BP_MON - Business Partner Monitor (to view and manage business partners)
  
  
  
  Business Partner Roles: 
  
  Understand the different roles and categories that can be assigned to business partners in your SAP system, as these can vary based on the configuration and industry.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ICL2033 error and ensure that the business partner is correctly categorized for the transaction you are attempting to perform.