How To Fix CMS_RE107 - External business partner role type does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_RE - Message class for CMS Real Estate Add On

• Message number: 107

• Message text: External business partner role type does not exist

What causes this issue?

The system failed to locate the corresponding business partner Role in
the external Business Partner System, for a Role type in the Add-On.
External business partner Role is used to transfer business partner
data to participating application.

System Response

New/changed business partner data is not updated in the participating
application.

How to fix this error?

Maintain external business partner Roles for corresponding internal
Role types in the Implementation Guide (IMG) activity
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CMS_RE_APPL>Participating Applications</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_RE107 - External business partner role type does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CMS_RE107: External business partner role type does not exist typically occurs when the system is unable to find a specified role type for a business partner in the context of the Customer Management System (CMS) or related modules. This can happen for various reasons, such as configuration issues, missing data, or incorrect role assignments.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Role Type: The specified role type for the external business partner has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for business partner roles may not be set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to business partners, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create the specified role type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Role Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) and check the role types assigned to the business partner.
  Ensure that the role type you are trying to use is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Role Types:
  
  If the role type does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the customizing settings under SPRO:
  
  Navigate to Cross-Application Components > Master Data Synchronization > Business Partner > Business Partner Roles > Define Business Partner Roles.
  
  
  Create a new role type if necessary, ensuring that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 to check the relevant database tables for any inconsistencies or missing entries related to business partner roles.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and manage business partner roles. This can be checked in the user profile or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to business partner roles for any specific instructions or updates that may be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Roles: In SAP, business partners can have multiple roles (e.g., customer, vendor, etc.), and each role can have specific attributes and data associated with it.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), SPRO (Customizing), and SE11 (Data Dictionary) for troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to CMS_RE107 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.