How To Fix CI_DRAFTBP_MESSAGE020 - At least one Supplier Role required to maintain Additional Information

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 020

• Message text: At least one Supplier Role required to maintain Additional Information

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTBP_MESSAGE020 - At least one Supplier Role required to maintain Additional Information ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTBP_MESSAGE020 indicates that when you are trying to maintain additional information for a Business Partner (BP) in the context of supplier roles, at least one supplier role must be assigned to the Business Partner. This error typically occurs in the SAP S/4HANA or SAP Business Suite environments when dealing with Business Partner master data.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are attempting to maintain additional information for a Business Partner that does not have any supplier roles assigned.
  The system requires at least one supplier role to be present in order to proceed with the maintenance of additional information.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the Business Partner has at least one supplier role assigned. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Business Partner Maintenance:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  
  Select the Business Partner:
  
  Enter the Business Partner number you want to maintain and select the appropriate role (e.g., Supplier).
  
  
  
  Assign a Supplier Role:
  
  If the Business Partner does not have a supplier role, you need to add one. Click on the "Roles" tab and add a supplier role (e.g., FLVN00 for a general supplier role).
  Fill in the necessary details for the supplier role.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After assigning the supplier role, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt Additional Information Maintenance:
  
  Now, try to maintain the additional information again. The error should no longer occur if a supplier role is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Roles: In SAP, Business Partners can have multiple roles (e.g., customer, supplier, etc.). Each role has specific data and attributes associated with it.
  Role Customization: If you need to create or customize roles, you can do this in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) under Cross-Application Components > Master Data > Business Partner > Business Partner Roles.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify Business Partner roles.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on Business Partner management and role assignment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully maintain the additional information for the Business Partner.