How To Fix FVD_CORR071 - Correspondence role type &1 is not defined for BP role category &2

FVD_CORR071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVD_CORR - CML: Correspondence Tool

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Correspondence role type &1 is not defined for BP role category &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FVD_CORR071 - Correspondence role type &1 is not defined for BP role category &2 ?

  The SAP error message FVD_CORR071 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of correspondence roles in relation to business partner (BP) role categories. Specifically, it means that the system is unable to find a defined correspondence role type for the specified business partner role category.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The correspondence role type specified in the error message is not defined in the system for the given business partner role category.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The business partner may not have the correct roles assigned that correspond to the expected correspondence role type.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the system, they may not align with the standard configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Services > Basic Functions > Correspondence > Define Correspondence Role Types.
  Ensure that the correspondence role type for the specified business partner role category is defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Assign Correspondence Role:
  
  Ensure that the business