How To Fix RPM_CENTRAL_PERSON006 - The business partner is not an organizational unit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RPM_CENTRAL_PERSON - Central Person

• Message number: 006

• Message text: The business partner is not an organizational unit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RPM_CENTRAL_PERSON006 - The business partner is not an organizational unit ?

  The SAP error message RPM_CENTRAL_PERSON006 indicates that the business partner you are trying to use is not recognized as an organizational unit in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Resource and Project Management (RPM) module when you are attempting to assign a business partner that is expected to be an organizational unit but is not configured as such.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Business Partner Type: The business partner you are trying to use may be set up as a person or another type rather than as an organizational unit.
  Configuration Issues: The business partner may not have been properly configured in the system to be recognized as an organizational unit.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the wrong business partner is selected.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Configuration:
  
  Go to the Business Partner transaction (BP) in SAP.
  Search for the business partner in question.
  Verify that the business partner is set up as an organizational unit. You can check the role assignments and ensure that the appropriate organizational unit roles are assigned.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Business Partner:
  
  If the business partner is not set up correctly, you may need to create a new business partner or modify the existing one to ensure it is classified as an organizational unit.
  Assign the necessary roles (e.g., "Organizational Unit") to the business partner.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Business Partner:
  
  Ensure that you are selecting the correct business partner that is intended to be used as an organizational unit in your process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on business partner configuration and roles.
  
  
  
  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:
  
  Business Partner Roles: In SAP, business partners can have multiple roles (e.g., customer, vendor, organizational unit). Each role defines the type of business partner and its capabilities within the system.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner) for managing business partner data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.