How To Fix SEPM_BO_COMMON063 - Invalid Business Partner and Contact combination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEPM_BO_COMMON - EPM: Common Messages for EPM Business Objects

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Invalid Business Partner and Contact combination

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEPM_BO_COMMON063 - Invalid Business Partner and Contact combination ?

  The SAP error message SEPM_BO_COMMON063, which indicates an "Invalid Business Partner and Contact combination," typically arises in scenarios where there is an issue with the relationship between a business partner and a contact person in the SAP system. This error can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in Sales and Distribution (SD) or Customer Relationship Management (CRM).
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Business Partner Data: The business partner or contact person may not be correctly set up in the system. This could include missing or incorrect data in the business partner master records.
  Inactive or Deleted Records: The business partner or contact person may have been marked as inactive or deleted, making them unavailable for transactions.
  Missing Relationships: There may be no valid relationship defined between the business partner and the contact person in the system.
  Data Consistency Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as mismatched IDs or incorrect assignment of roles.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the business partner or contact person.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Business Partner and Contact Data:
  
  Check the business partner master data to ensure that both the business partner and the contact person are correctly set up.
  Ensure that the contact person is assigned to the correct business partner.
  
  
  
  Check Status:
  
  Ensure that both the business partner and the contact person are active and not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Review Relationships:
  
  Use transaction code BP to review the relationships between the business partner and the contact person. Ensure that the necessary relationships are established.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks to identify any discrepancies in the business partner and contact person records.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the business partner and contact person data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the error message and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP (Business Partner Maintenance) for managing business partner data.
  SE16N or SE11 for checking table entries related to business partners and contacts.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SEPM_BO_COMMON063 error in your SAP system.