How To Fix /IAM/CONFIG141 - For partner roles with position origin ' ' you can only assign BPs

/IAM/CONFIG141 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IAM/CONFIG -

• Message number: 141

• Message text: For partner roles with position origin ' ' you can only assign BPs

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IAM/CONFIG141 - For partner roles with position origin ' ' you can only assign BPs ?

  The SAP error message /IAM/CONFIG141 typically occurs in the context of Identity Management (IdM) or Business Partner (BP) configuration when there is an issue with the assignment of partner roles. The error indicates that for partner roles with a position origin that is empty (i.e., ' '), only Business Partners (BPs) can be assigned.
  
  Cause:
  
  Empty Position Origin: The error suggests that the position origin for the partner role is not defined or is empty. This means that the system is expecting a specific origin for the partner role assignment, but it is not provided.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for partner roles may not be set up correctly, leading to this restriction.
  Role Assignment Issues: The system may be trying to assign a role that is not compatible with the current configuration or the type of entity being used (e.g., trying to assign a non-BP entity).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Position Origin: Ensure that the position origin