How To Fix /SAPCEM/BP012 - Blocking Indicator for a dummy reference type should be set to 'Yes'

/SAPCEM/BP012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCEM/BP -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Blocking Indicator for a dummy reference type should be set to 'Yes'

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/SAPCEM/BP012 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPCEM/BP012 Blocking Indicator for a dummy reference type should be set to 'Yes' typically occurs in the context of SAP Customer Experience Management (CEM) or related modules where business partner (BP) data is being processed. This error indicates that a specific reference type, which is likely a dummy or placeholder entry, is not configured correctly in terms of its blocking indicator.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The dummy reference type in the system is not set to be blocked, which is required for the process you are trying to execute.
  Data Integrity: The system expects certain reference types to be blocked to maintain data integrity and prevent unintended processing of dummy entries.
  Business Logic: The business logic implemented in the system may require that dummy reference types are treated differently to avoid errors in transactions or reporting.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP where business partner reference types are defined.
  Look