How To Fix BPOB012 - Cardinality of roles in role category &1 is inconsistent with Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BPOB - Partner-Object Relationship

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Cardinality of roles in role category &1 is inconsistent with Customizing

What causes this issue?

You want to assign more business partners to the contract in a role
belonging to the BP role category &V1& than the Customizing settings
will allow. &V2& assignments are currently permitted.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, change the cardinality in the IMG activity <LS>Assign
Additional Role Categories</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BPOB012 - Cardinality of roles in role category &1 is inconsistent with Customizing ?

  The SAP error message BPOB012 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the cardinality of roles within a specific role category in the system's Customizing settings. This typically occurs in the context of Business Partner (BP) roles and their assignments.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the number of roles assigned to a business partner does not match the expected cardinality defined in the Customizing settings. Cardinality refers to the allowed number of instances of a role that can be assigned to a business partner. For example, if the Customizing settings specify that a business partner can have only one instance of a particular role, but multiple instances are assigned, this inconsistency will trigger the error.
  Solution:
  To resolve the BPOB012 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the Customizing settings for Business Partner roles. This can typically be found in the SAP Easy Access menu under:
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Cross-Application Components -> Business Partner -> Business Partner -> Role Management -> Define Role Categories
  
  Review the cardinality settings for the role category in question. Ensure that the settings align with the roles assigned to the business partner.
  
  
  
  Adjust Role Assignments:
  
  If the cardinality settings are correct, check the business partner's role assignments. You can do this using transaction code BP (Business Partner) or through the relevant transaction for managing business partners.
  Remove any excess roles that exceed the allowed cardinality as defined in the Customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Reassign Roles:
  
  If necessary, reassign the roles to the business partner in accordance with the cardinality rules. Ensure that the number of roles assigned does not violate the defined limits.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes by attempting to save or process the business partner again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for Business Partner role management for detailed information on role categories and cardinality settings.
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By ensuring that the role assignments and Customizing settings are consistent, you should be able to resolve the BPOB012 error effectively.