How To Fix R11126 - BP category &1 does not fit the data in category &2

R11126 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R11 - Business Partner and BDT

• Message number: 126

• Message text: BP category &1 does not fit the data in category &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R11126 - BP category &1 does not fit the data in category &2 ?

  The SAP error message R11126 indicates that there is a mismatch between the Business Partner (BP) category and the data that is being assigned to it. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a Business Partner and the data you are entering does not align with the expected data structure for the specified BP category.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Data: The data you are trying to enter does not match the requirements for the selected BP category. For example, if you are trying to enter data that is only valid for a specific category (like a customer or vendor) but you have selected a different category, this error will occur.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the Business Partner categories may not be set up correctly in the system, leading to mismatches.
  Missing Data: Required fields for the selected BP category may not be filled in, causing the system to reject