How To Fix 67_RFC106 - Role type &1 : &2 for SAP BP &3 with role category &4 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 67_RFC - Message Class for RFC Modules

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Role type &1 : &2 for SAP BP &3 with role category &4 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 67_RFC106 - Role type &1 : &2 for SAP BP &3 with role category &4 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "67_RFC106 Role type &1 : &2 for SAP BP &3 with role category &4 does not exist" typically indicates that there is an issue related to Business Partner (BP) roles in the SAP system. This error can occur when trying to assign a role to a Business Partner that is not defined or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Role Definition: The specified role type or role category for the Business Partner does not exist in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue or because the role has not been created.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The role being assigned may not be compatible with the Business Partner type or category.
  Transport Issues: If the role was recently created or modified in a different environment (like development) and not transported to the current environment (like production), it may not be available.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or assign the specified role.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Role Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) and check if the role type and category specified in the error message exist.
  If they do not exist, you may need to create them using the transaction code BP or through the relevant customizing transactions.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Role:
  
  If the role does not exist, you can create it using the transaction BP or through the customizing path: SPRO -> Cross-Application Components -> Master Data -> Business Partner -> Business Partner Roles.
  Ensure that the role is correctly configured and assigned to the appropriate Business Partner type.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the role was recently created, ensure that it has been transported to the environment where the error is occurring. Check the transport logs for any issues.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user attempting to assign the role has the necessary authorizations. You can check this using transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to Business Partner roles for any specific requirements or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to Business Partner roles.
  Role Categories: Understand the different role categories and their purposes in the context of Business Partners.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.