How To Fix FTBPOB001 - BP role cat.&1 for application cat.&2 and assignment cat.&3 was not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTBPOB -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: BP role cat.&1 for application cat.&2 and assignment cat.&3 was not found

What causes this issue?

You want to determine the BP role category &V1& for application category
&V2& and assignment category &V3&. The BP role category &V1& was not
assigned to the application category &V2& and the assignment category
&V3& in the IMG activity <LS>Assign Additional Role Categories</>.

System Response

The system terminates processing.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, make the required entry in the IMG activity <LS>Assign
Additional Role Categories</>.

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 FTBPOB001 - BP role cat.&1 for application cat.&2 and assignment cat.&3 was not found ?

  The SAP error message FTBPOB001 indicates that a Business Partner (BP) role category for a specific application category and assignment category was not found. This error typically arises in the context of Business Partner management, particularly when trying to assign a role to a Business Partner that does not exist or is not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Role Configuration: The specified Business Partner role category does not exist in the system for the given application and assignment categories.
  Incorrect Customization: The Business Partner roles may not have been correctly set up in the system, or the necessary configuration may be missing.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration settings that prevent the system from recognizing the role.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or assign the specified role.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Role Configuration:
  
  Go to the Business Partner role configuration in the SAP system (transaction code BP).
  Verify that the role category you are trying to assign exists for the specified application and assignment categories.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or adjust the existing configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Navigate to the customizing settings for Business Partner roles (transaction code SPRO).
  Check the settings under Cross-Application Components > Master Data > Business Partner > Business Partner Roles.
  Ensure that the necessary roles are defined and correctly assigned to the relevant application categories.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the Business Partner data to ensure there are no discrepancies.
  Use transaction codes like BP to review the Business Partner details and roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to assign the role has the necessary authorizations.
  Check the user roles and profiles to confirm that they have access to the Business Partner roles in question.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on Business Partner role management and configuration.
  
  
  
  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
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Business Partner Roles: Understand the different roles available in the system and their relevance to various business processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.