How To Fix ISU_UMC_ODATA073 - Cannot start Workflow because the Business Partner Contact is invalid

ISU_UMC_ODATA073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ISU_UMC_ODATA - Message class for the Multichannel oData services

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Cannot start Workflow because the Business Partner Contact is invalid

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ISU_UMC_ODATA073 - Details

• The SAP error message ISU_UMC_ODATA073 indicates that there is an issue with the Business Partner (BP) contact information when trying to start a workflow in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities) and OData services.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Invalid Business Partner: The Business Partner associated with the workflow may not be correctly set up or may not exist in the system.
  Missing Contact Information: The contact information for the Business Partner may be incomplete or missing. This includes details like email addresses, phone numbers, or other required fields.
  Inactive Business Partner: The Business Partner may be inactive or not assigned to the relevant role required for the workflow.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to start the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations to access the Business Partner's contact information.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the