How To Fix 1E112 - Business partner &1 role category &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 112

• Message text: Business partner &1 role category &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1E112 - Business partner &1 role category &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message 1E112 indicates that a specific business partner role category does not exist for the business partner you are trying to work with. This error typically arises in scenarios where you are attempting to assign a role to a business partner, but the role category is not defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Role Category: The role category you are trying to assign to the business partner is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The business partner role may not be properly configured in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the role category or business partner ID.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Role Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) in SAP.
  Navigate to the role management section and verify if the role category you are trying to use is defined.
  If it is missing, you may need to create or configure the role category.
  
  
  
  Create/Modify Role:
  
  If the role category does not exist, you can create it using the transaction code BP.
  Ensure that the role is assigned to the correct business partner type (e.g., organization, person, group).
  
  
  
  Verify Business Partner:
  
  Check if the business partner ID you are using is correct and exists in the system.
  Ensure that the business partner is activated and not in a blocked status.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to business partner roles and categories for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify business partner roles.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SPRO: Customizing (to configure business partner roles)
  
  
  
  Business Partner Roles: Understand the different roles available in your SAP system and their configurations. Roles can include customer, vendor, employee, etc.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.