How To Fix UDM_BUPA_MSG055 - Business partner &1: Collection specialist &2 deleted in group &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UDM_BUPA_MSG - FSCM-CM: Messages for Collections Management (Master Data)

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Business partner &1: Collection specialist &2 deleted in group &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UDM_BUPA_MSG055 - Business partner &1: Collection specialist &2 deleted in group &3 ?

  The SAP error message UDM_BUPA_MSG055 indicates that a specific business partner (BP) has a collection specialist assigned to it, but that collection specialist has been deleted from the specified group. This can occur in the context of SAP's Financial Services or Customer Relationship Management (CRM) modules, particularly when dealing with business partner management and collections.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Collection Specialist: The primary cause of this error is that the collection specialist (represented by &2) has been deleted from the group (represented by &3) in which the business partner (represented by &1) is associated.
  Data Integrity Issues: This can happen due to data integrity issues, where the system is trying to reference a collection specialist that no longer exists in the database.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in configuration or organizational structure that lead to the removal of the collection specialist without updating the associated business partners.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Reassign Collection Specialist: 
  
  Check the business partner's configuration and reassign a valid collection specialist to the business partner. This can be done through the business partner maintenance transaction (e.g., BP transaction code).
  
  
  
  Restore Deleted Collection Specialist: 
  
  If the deletion was unintentional, consider restoring the deleted collection specialist in the group. This may involve re-creating the collection specialist in the system.
  
  
  
  Update Business Partner Data: 
  
  If the collection specialist is no longer needed, you may need to update the business partner's data to remove the reference to the deleted collection specialist.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency: 
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify any other business partners that may have similar issues and address them accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific steps related to your version of SAP and the modules you are using.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), OVP1 (for managing collection specialists), and others that may be relevant to your SAP environment.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional context or solutions.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to business partner data and collection specialists.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of maintaining data integrity when making changes to collection specialists and business partners.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message UDM_BUPA_MSG055 and maintain the integrity of your business partner data in SAP.