How To Fix B0120 - Business partner with category & not defined for role category &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B0 - Business Partner General

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Business partner with category & not defined for role category &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B0120 - Business partner with category & not defined for role category & ?

  The SAP error message B0120 indicates that a business partner (BP) with a specific category is not defined for a particular role category. This error typically arises when you are trying to assign a business partner to a role that is not compatible with its category.
  Cause:
  
  Business Partner Category Mismatch: The business partner you are trying to use is of a category (e.g., Person, Organization) that is not defined for the role you are trying to assign it to.
  Role Configuration: The role you are trying to assign may not be configured to accept the business partner category you are using.
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for the business partner roles and categories may not have been set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Business Partner Category: Verify the category of the business partner you are trying to use. You can do this by navigating to the business partner master data in SAP.
  Check Role Configuration: Review the configuration of the role you are trying to assign. Ensure that the role is set up to accept the business partner category you are using.
  
  You can check this in the customizing settings under SPRO -> Cross-Application Components -> Master Data -> Business Partner -> Business Partner Roles.
  
  
  Define Role for Category: If the role is not defined for the business partner category, you may need to create or modify the role to include the necessary category.
  Create/Modify Business Partner: If necessary, create a new business partner with the correct category or modify the existing one to fit the required role.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on how to configure business partner roles and categories.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like BP to manage business partners and SPRO to access the configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify business partners and their roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the B0120 error and successfully assign the business partner to the desired role.