How To Fix CI_DRAFTBP_MESSAGE057 - FI Supplier role is mandatory to maintain tax grouping data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 057

• Message text: FI Supplier role is mandatory to maintain tax grouping data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTBP_MESSAGE057 - FI Supplier role is mandatory to maintain tax grouping data ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTBP_MESSAGE057 indicates that when you are trying to maintain tax grouping data for a business partner (BP) in the context of a supplier, the system requires that the supplier role is assigned to the business partner. This is a common issue when dealing with business partner master data in SAP, particularly in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system is designed to enforce certain roles for business partners based on the data being maintained. In this case, the tax grouping data is specifically related to suppliers, and therefore, the supplier role must be assigned to the business partner before you can maintain this data.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the business partner has the supplier role assigned. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Business Partner Transaction:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  
  Select the Business Partner:
  
  Enter the business partner number for which you are trying to maintain tax grouping data.
  
  
  
  Edit the Business Partner:
  
  Click on the "Edit" button to modify the business partner details.
  
  
  
  Assign the Supplier Role:
  
  Navigate to the "Roles" tab.
  Check if the "FI Supplier" role (or the relevant supplier role) is assigned. If it is not, you will need to add it.
  To add the role, click on the "Add Role" button and select the appropriate supplier role from the list.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After assigning the role, make sure to save your changes.
  
  
  
  Maintain Tax Grouping Data:
  
  Once the supplier role is assigned, you should be able to maintain the tax grouping data without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Roles: In SAP, business partners can have multiple roles (e.g., customer, supplier, etc.). Each role has specific data fields and requirements associated with it.
  Tax Grouping Data: This data is important for tax calculations and reporting. It typically includes information about the tax classification of the supplier, which can affect how taxes are calculated on transactions involving that supplier.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for business partner maintenance and OBD2 for tax classification settings.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be helpful to check with your SAP administrator or consult SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.