How To Fix OST_BSDM069 - Relation &1 is inactive for this operation

OST_BSDM069 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OST_BSDM - Web Service BOL Service Data Management

• Message number: 069

• Message text: Relation &1 is inactive for this operation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OST_BSDM069 - Relation &1 is inactive for this operation ?

  The SAP error message OST_BSDM069, which states "Relation &1 is inactive for this operation," typically occurs in the context of Business Partner (BP) management or when dealing with relationships between business partners in SAP. This error indicates that the specific relationship type (denoted by &1) is not active for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Relationship: The relationship type you are trying to use is not active in the system. This could be due to configuration settings or the relationship being set to inactive.
  Incorrect Configuration: The relationship type may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be allowed for the specific operation you are attempting.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity of the business partners involved, leading to the relationship being flagged as inactive.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Relationship Status:
  
  Go to the Business Partner transaction (BP) and check the relationships for the specific business partner.