How To Fix CI_DRAFTBP_MESSAGE002 - The role &1 must be assigned for &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTBP_MESSAGE - Message class for Draft persistency in Customer and Supplier

• Message number: 002

• Message text: The role &1 must be assigned for &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTBP_MESSAGE002 - The role &1 must be assigned for &2 ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTBP_MESSAGE002 indicates that a specific role must be assigned to a business partner (BP) in order to proceed with a certain action. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a business partner and the required role is not assigned to the business partner.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The business partner you are working with does not have the necessary role assigned to it.
  The role is required for the specific transaction or process you are trying to execute.
  The role might be missing due to incorrect configuration or incomplete data entry.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to assign the required role to the business partner. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Identify the Required Role: The error message will specify which role (denoted as &1) is required for the business partner (denoted as &2). Make a note of these details.
  
  
  Access the Business Partner Transaction:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP in the SAP GUI.
  Enter the business partner number that you are trying to modify.
  
  
  
  Edit the Business Partner:
  
  Select the appropriate role tab (e.g., "Customer," "Vendor," etc.) based on the role you need to assign.
  If the role is not present, you will need to add it.
  
  
  
  Assign the Role:
  
  Click on the "Add Role" button or similar option.
  Select the required role from the list and assign it to the business partner.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After assigning the role, make sure to save your changes.
  
  
  Retry the Action: Once the role has been assigned, try to perform the action that triggered the error again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Roles: In SAP, business partners can have multiple roles assigned to them, such as customer, vendor, or employee. Each role has specific attributes and data associated with it.
  Configuration: If you frequently encounter this error, it may be worth reviewing the configuration of business partner roles in your SAP system to ensure that the necessary roles are available and correctly set up.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify business partner roles. If you do not have the required permissions, you may need to contact your system administrator.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CI_DRAFTBP_MESSAGE002 error and successfully assign the required role to the business partner.