How To Fix VCASOM008 - Business partner &1 is not valid as competitor!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VCASOM - Output - Opportunity Management

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Business partner &1 is not valid as competitor!

What causes this issue?

This business partner has not been defined as a competitor.

System Response

The business partner cannot be used in the requested function.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the business partner can be used as a competitor by
checking the customer type in the customer master record. On the
address screen, select <LS>Extras -> Account group info -> Customer
types</>.
&NOTE&
You can use your own company as a competitor in the customer potential
analysis.

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