How To Fix UGMD2050 - You can only select a business partner with the type "organization"

UGMD2050 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD2 - Master Data Maintenance (SEM: FIN Basis)

• Message number: 050

• Message text: You can only select a business partner with the type "organization"

What causes this issue?

You selected <DS:GLOS.3526B96EAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>business partner
</> &V1& (&V2&), which is not an organization. You can only assign
business partners of the type "organization".

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Assign a business partner of the type "organization".

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGMD2050 - You can only select a business partner with the type "organization" ?

  The SAP error message UGMD2050, which states "You can only select a business partner with the type 'organization'," typically occurs when you are trying to select or work with a business partner (BP) that is not of the required type. In SAP, business partners can be classified into different types, such as organizations, persons, or groups. This error indicates that the system expects a business partner of the type "organization," but the selected business partner is of a different type (e.g., a person).
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Business Partner Type: The business partner you are trying to select is classified as a "person" or another type instead of "organization."
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to only allow certain types of business partners for specific transactions or processes.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in data entry, leading to the selection of an incorrect business partner.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Type:
  
  Go to the Business