How To Fix OIURVOW070 - Please enter a valid Business Associate type for this &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIURVOW - Revenue: Ownership and Transfer

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Please enter a valid Business Associate type for this &

What causes this issue?

Customers and Vendors have been configured to have their own BA Types.
You have selected an invalid BA type for this &v1&.

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?

Please enter a valid BA Type for this &v1&

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIURVOW070 - Please enter a valid Business Associate type for this & ?

  The SAP error message OIURVOW070, which states "Please enter a valid Business Associate type for this &," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Industry Solution for Utilities (IS-U) when dealing with business partner (BP) data. This error indicates that the system requires a valid Business Associate type to be specified for the transaction or operation you are attempting to perform.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Business Associate Type: The most common cause of this error is that the Business Associate type has not been defined or is incorrectly specified in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system related to the Business Partner settings or the specific transaction you are trying to execute.
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have entered an invalid or unsupported Business Associate type in the relevant field.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Associate Type:
  
  Ensure that you are entering a valid Business Associate type. You can check the valid types in the configuration settings or documentation related to Business Partners in SAP IS-U.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings for Business Partners in the SAP system. This can typically be done through transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) to navigate to the relevant configuration settings.
  Ensure that the Business Associate types are properly defined and activated in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Validation:
  
  Double-check the data entry for any typos or incorrect values. Make sure that the Business Associate type you are trying to use is supported by the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on valid Business Associate types and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Role: In SAP IS-U, Business Partners can have different roles and types, which define their relationship with the utility company (e.g., customer, vendor, etc.).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for managing Business Partners and SPRO for configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or specific fixes related to this error message. You can search for OIURVOW070 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully enter a valid Business Associate type in your SAP system.