How To Fix /PRA/BUSINESS_PARTNE072 - Customer Account group &1 is not a PRA customer Account group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/BUSINESS_PARTNE -

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Customer Account group &1 is not a PRA customer Account group

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PRA/BUSINESS_PARTNE072 - Customer Account group &1 is not a PRA customer Account group ?

  The SAP error message /PRA/BUSINESS_PARTNE072 indicates that the customer account group specified in the transaction is not recognized as a valid PRA (Public Sector Management) customer account group. This error typically arises in the context of Public Sector Accounting (PRA) when trying to create or manage business partners or customer accounts.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Account Group: The account group specified does not belong to the PRA configuration. This could be due to a typo or using an account group that is not set up for PRA.
  Configuration Issues: The account group may not be properly configured in the system to be recognized as a PRA account group.
  Missing Customization: The necessary customization for the account group to be recognized as a PRA account group may not have been completed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Account Group: Check the account group you are trying to use. Ensure that it is indeed a PRA customer account group. You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings in SAP.
  Check Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for customer account groups in the SAP system. You can do this by following the path:
  
  SPRO ? Public Sector Management ? Master Data ? Business Partner ? Define Customer Account Groups
  Ensure that the account group you are using is listed and configured correctly.
  
  
  Use Correct Account Group: If the account group is not a PRA account group, you may need to select a different account group that is valid for PRA transactions.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding the setup of customer account groups in the PRA context.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or SAP directly for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner) for managing business partner data.
  PRA Configuration: Understanding the overall configuration of Public Sector Accounting in your SAP system can help in troubleshooting similar issues.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify customer account groups.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.