How To Fix 1E074 - Business partner & is not assigned to an account in the selected role

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Business partner & is not assigned to an account in the selected role

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1E074 - Business partner & is not assigned to an account in the selected role ?

  The SAP error message 1E074 indicates that a business partner (BP) is not assigned to an account in the selected role. This typically occurs in scenarios where a business partner is expected to have a specific role (such as customer, vendor, etc.) but does not have the necessary assignment in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Role Assignment: The business partner has not been assigned to the required role in the system.
  Incorrect Business Partner: The business partner ID entered may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that prevent the assignment from being recognized.
  Role Configuration: The role configuration may not be set up correctly in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner).
  Search for the business partner in question.
  Check the roles assigned to the business partner. Ensure that the required role (e.g., customer, vendor) is assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign the Required Role:
  
  If the required role is missing, you can assign it by editing the business partner.
  Navigate to the "Roles" tab and add the necessary role.
  
  
  
  Verify Business Partner Data:
  
  Ensure that the business partner ID is correct and exists in the system.
  Check for any data inconsistencies or errors in the business partner master data.
  
  
  
  Review Role Configuration:
  
  If the role is not available for assignment, check the configuration settings for business partner roles in the system.
  Ensure that the role is active and properly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on business partner roles and assignments.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit business partner data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  BP_MON: Business Partner Monitoring
  
  
  Business Partner Roles: Understand the different roles that can be assigned to a business partner, such as customer, vendor, etc.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to business partner assignments.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 1E074 and ensure that the business partner is correctly assigned to the necessary account in the selected role.