How To Fix MDC_BPR_MODEL013 - Relationship category not found for source RELTYP '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDC_BPR_MODEL - Business Partner Relationships Data Model

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Relationship category not found for source RELTYP '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDC_BPR_MODEL013 - Relationship category not found for source RELTYP '&1' ?

  The SAP error message MDC_BPR_MODEL013, which states "Relationship category not found for source RELTYP '&1'", typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) or Business Partner (BP) modeling. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a relationship category defined for the specified relationship type (RELTYP).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Relationship Category: The specified relationship type does not have a corresponding relationship category defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the Business Partner or Master Data Governance settings, leading to the absence of the expected relationship category.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that prevent the system from recognizing the relationship type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Business Partner or Master Data Governance.
  Verify that the relationship type (RELTYP) in question is correctly defined and has an associated relationship category.
  Ensure that the relationship category is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Relationship Category:
  
  If the relationship category is indeed missing, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the customizing settings of SAP.
  Navigate to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and define the relationship category for the specified relationship type.
  
  
  
  Review Data:
  
  Check the data being processed to ensure that it is valid and conforms to the expected formats and values.
  If the error occurs during data import or migration, ensure that the data source is correctly mapped to the relationship types and categories in SAP.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring relationship types and categories in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration by attempting to recreate the scenario that caused the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner), SPRO (Customizing), or MDGIMG (MDG Customizing) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.