How To Fix FSBP_BASIS_COMMON020 - Business partner role &1 is not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSBP_BASIS_COMMON - Messages for Basic Objects of Business Partner

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Business partner role &1 is not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSBP_BASIS_COMMON020 - Business partner role &1 is not supported ?

  The SAP error message FSBP_BASIS_COMMON020 indicates that a specific business partner role is not supported in the context in which you are trying to use it. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to assign or use a business partner role that is either not configured correctly or not available for the specific business partner type or transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Role Not Configured: The business partner role you are trying to use may not be configured in the system.
  Role Incompatibility: The role may not be compatible with the business partner type you are working with (e.g., a customer role cannot be assigned to a vendor).
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or assign the specified role.
  Incorrect Business Partner Type: The business partner type may not support the role you are trying to assign.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the business partner settings in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Role Configuration:
  
  Go to the Business Partner role configuration in the SAP system (transaction code BP).
  Verify that the role you are trying to use is correctly configured and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Business Partner Type:
  
  Ensure that the business partner type you are working with supports the role you are trying to assign.
  Check the role assignment settings for the specific business partner type.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to assign the role. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources to understand the specific requirements and limitations of the business partner roles.
  
  
  
  Check for System Notes:
  
  Look for any SAP Notes or updates that may address known issues related to business partner roles.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP - Business Partner Maintenance
  BP_ROLE - Role Management for Business Partners
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on business partner roles and their configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.