How To Fix ICL_MINI_BP213 - Partner &1 with category &2 must not be used

ICL_MINI_BP213 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL_MINI_BP - Messages for Mini BP and BP

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Partner &1 with category &2 must not be used

What causes this issue?

You cannot use business partner &v1& with business partner category &v2&
. Business partner category &v2& is not permitted for the selected
participant role in this <DS:GLOS.40552E756CE2C94F9C25358499225F19>claim
</> .

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?

Perform one of the following activities:
Select a business partner with a different category.
If you really do want to use business partner &v1& , perform one of the
following activities:
Check whether the business partner has been created with the wrong
category. Then create the business partner with the correct category.
Change the customizing settings for the participant role.
To do so, in IMG activity <ZK>Define Characteristics of Participant
Roles</> set the <DS:DE.ICL_BPTYPE_CHANGEABLE>Use All BP Categories in
Search</> indicator. You can then override the standard business
partner category in claims processing.

Procedure for System Administrators

INCLUDE ICL_MESSAGE_CUST OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL_MINI_BP213 - Partner &1 with category &2 must not be used ?

  The SAP error message ICL_MINI_BP213 indicates that a business partner (BP) with a specific category is being used in a context where it is not allowed. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Industry Solution for Insurance (ICL) or similar modules where business partners are categorized for specific roles (e.g., customer, vendor, employee, etc.).
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  A business partner (BP) of a certain category (e.g., a non-insurable partner) is being used in a transaction or process that requires a different category (e.g., an insurable partner).
  The configuration settings in the system do not allow the use of that particular category for the intended operation.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Category:
  
  Verify the category of the business partner that is causing the error. You can do this by navigating to the Business Partner master data in SAP.
  Ensure that the business partner is of