How To Fix CI_DRAFTBP_MESSAGE086 - FI Customer role is mandatory to maintain tax code 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: 086

• Message text: FI Customer role is mandatory to maintain tax code data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTBP_MESSAGE086 - FI Customer role is mandatory to maintain tax code data ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTBP_MESSAGE086 indicates that when you are trying to maintain tax code data for a business partner (BP) in the context of Financial Accounting (FI), the system requires that the business partner has a customer role assigned. This is a common requirement in SAP to ensure that tax-related information is properly linked to the relevant business partner roles.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The business partner you are trying to maintain does not have the "Customer" role assigned.
  The system requires the customer role to be able to manage tax code data, as tax codes are typically associated with customer transactions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the business partner has the necessary customer role assigned. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Business Partner Maintenance:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP in SAP.
  
  
  
  Select the Business Partner:
  
  Enter the business partner number that you are trying to maintain.
  
  
  
  Edit the Business Partner:
  
  Click on the "Edit" button to modify the business partner details.
  
  
  
  Assign the Customer Role:
  
  Navigate to the "Roles" tab.
  Check if the "Customer" role (typically FLCU00 for general customer) is assigned.
  If it is not assigned, add the customer role by selecting it from the list of available roles.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After assigning the customer role, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt to Maintain Tax Code Data:
  
  Now, try to maintain the tax code data again. The error should no longer appear.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Roles: In SAP, business partners can have multiple roles (e.g., customer, vendor, etc.). Each role has specific data and settings associated with it.
  Tax Code Maintenance: Tax codes are essential for determining the tax rates applicable to transactions. They are linked to customer and vendor roles in the business partner master data.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  OBD2: Maintain Tax Codes
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on business partner roles and tax code management.
  
  By ensuring that the business partner has the appropriate roles assigned, you can effectively manage tax code data without encountering this error.