How To Fix /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL107 - Vendor-BP &1 of Vendor &2 is not in Person Category.

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL -

• Message number: 107

• Message text: Vendor-BP &1 of Vendor &2 is not in Person Category.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL107 - Vendor-BP &1 of Vendor &2 is not in Person Category. ?

  The SAP error message /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL107 Vendor-BP &1 of Vendor &2 is not in Person Category typically occurs in the context of SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) when there is an issue with the Business Partner (BP) configuration related to vendor data. This error indicates that the Business Partner (BP) associated with a vendor is not categorized correctly as a person.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Business Partner Category: The Business Partner (BP) linked to the vendor is not set up as a "Person" category in the system. In SAP, Business Partners can be categorized as organizations, groups, or persons, and this error suggests that the BP is not classified as a person.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the vendor master and the Business Partner master data.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the system for Business Partner roles and categories may not be aligned with the requirements for employee data processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Configuration:
  
  Go to the Business Partner transaction (BP) in SAP.
  Search for the Business Partner (BP) number associated with the vendor.
  Verify that the category of the Business Partner is set to "Person". If it is not, you will need to change it.
  
  
  
  Adjust Vendor Master Data:
  
  If the Business Partner is correct but the vendor master data is not, you may need to adjust the vendor master data to ensure it is linked correctly to the appropriate Business Partner.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the Business Partner has the correct roles assigned that are necessary for it to be recognized as a person in the context of HCM.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check between the vendor and Business Partner data to ensure that all necessary fields are populated correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or HCM team for specific configuration settings that may need to be adjusted.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like BP for Business Partner maintenance, MK03 for vendor display, and MK02 for vendor changes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on Business Partner configuration.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to Business Partner and vendor data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult SAP community forums for further assistance.