How To Fix FTR_LC053 - BP role of &1 does not belong to the vendor

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTR_LC - Message class for Letter of Credit

• Message number: 053

• Message text: BP role of &1 does not belong to the vendor

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTR_LC053 - BP role of &1 does not belong to the vendor ?

  The SAP error message FTR_LC053 indicates that there is an issue with the business partner (BP) role assignment in relation to a vendor. Specifically, the error message states that the business partner role of the specified business partner (&1) does not belong to the vendor. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or when trying to process vendor-related activities in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The business partner may not have the correct role assigned that is required for vendor transactions. In SAP, business partners can have multiple roles (e.g., customer, vendor, etc.), and if the vendor role is missing or incorrectly assigned, this error can occur.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the business partner master data and the vendor master data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the correct assignment of roles to business partners.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Roles:
  
  Go to the Business Partner transaction (BP) in SAP.
  Enter the business partner number that is causing the error.
  Check the roles assigned to the business partner. Ensure that the vendor role (e.g., "FLCU00" for customer, "FLVN00" for vendor) is assigned correctly.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the vendor role is missing, you can add it by selecting the appropriate role and saving the changes.
  Ensure that all necessary data for the vendor role is filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Verify Vendor Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor master data to ensure that it is correctly set up and that there are no inconsistencies.
  You can use transaction codes like XK03 (Display Vendor) to review the vendor details.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If there are discrepancies between the business partner and vendor data, consider synchronizing the data or re-creating the business partner with the correct roles.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the business partner and vendor roles are configured correctly in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  XK03: Display Vendor
  BP_MON: Business Partner Monitoring
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Business Partner and Vendor Management for best practices and role assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FTR_LC053 and ensure that the business partner is correctly set up as a vendor in the system.