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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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. Ensure that the relationship type is active.
  You can do this by navigating to the "Relationships" tab in the Business Partner master data.
  
  
  
  Activate Relationship Type:
  
  If the relationship type is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can typically be done in the customizing settings (SPRO) under the Business Partner settings.
  Navigate to: SPRO > Cross-Application Components > Master Data > Business Partner > Business Partner > Define Relationships.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the relationship type is correctly configured for the operations you are trying to perform. Check if there are any restrictions or conditions that might prevent the relationship from being used.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to ensure that there are no issues with the business partner data that could be causing the relationship to be inactive.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about the relationship type and its usage.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to manage business partner data and relationships.
  Customizing Settings: Familiarize yourself with the customizing settings related to business partners and relationships to understand how they are configured in your system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.