How To Fix FTBU429 - Role category &1 (TR) and &2 (CBP) are incompatible (partner categories)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTBU - Conversion: Treasury partner CBP messages

• Message number: 429

• Message text: Role category &1 (TR) and &2 (CBP) are incompatible (partner categories)

What causes this issue?

There are differences between the Treasury Business Partner and the SAP
Business Partner with regard to customizing the role categories.
The differences relate to the permissible partner categories for the
corresponding roles.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Maintain the partner categories in the corresponding Customizing tables
(Business Partner: V_TPZ3) or (SAP BP: V_TBZ0 )

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTBU429 - Role category &1 (TR) and &2 (CBP) are incompatible (partner categories) ?

  The SAP error message FTBU429 indicates that there is an incompatibility between the role categories specified in a transaction. This typically occurs in the context of Business Partner (BP) roles, where the system is trying to assign roles that are not compatible with each other.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to assign two roles to a business partner that are not allowed to coexist due to their defined role categories. For example, if you are trying to assign a role that is categorized as a "Customer" and another that is categorized as a "Supplier," the system will throw this error because these two categories are incompatible.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Role Assignments: Review the roles you are trying to assign to the business partner. Ensure that the roles belong to compatible categories. You can do this by checking the role definitions in the SAP system.
  
  
  Modify Role Assignment: If you find that the roles are indeed incompatible, you will need to decide which role to keep and which one to remove. You can do this in the Business Partner transaction (BP) by editing the roles assigned to the partner.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or the customizing settings for Business Partner roles to understand the role categories and their compatibility.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to manage and edit the roles assigned to a business partner.
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings: If you have custom roles or categories, ensure that they are correctly configured in the system. You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or Security team to verify the role configurations.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Role Categories: In SAP, roles are categorized based on their functions (e.g., Customer, Supplier, etc.). Each category has specific attributes and permissions associated with it.
  Business Partner Master Data: Understanding how business partner master data is structured in SAP can help in managing roles effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide additional guidance on role compatibility.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FTBU429 error and successfully manage the role assignments for your business partners in SAP.