How To Fix ICL_MINI_BP122 - Business partner &1 is locked; missing BP role &2 cannot be enhanced

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL_MINI_BP - Messages for Mini BP and BP

• Message number: 122

• Message text: Business partner &1 is locked; missing BP role &2 cannot be enhanced

What causes this issue?

You tried to create business partner &v1& as a participant in the
specified participant role. Business partner role &V2& has been assigned
to this participant role in customizing, but in SAP Business Partner
business partner &V1& does not yet have business partner role &v2&.
Usually, in such cases, the system creates business partner role &v2&
for business partner &V1& implicitly. This is not possible here, since
business partner &V1& is currently being processed by another user or by
you yourself, and is therefore locked.

System Response

The system recognizes the lock and ends creation of the participant. As
soon as you close the dialog screen for this message, the system
navigates back to the first screen in the claim header.
Procedure
Check whether you yourself are processing business partner &v1&, or
contact the user who is.
Create business partner &v1& again in the required participant role.
If you do not know which user is locking the business partner, wait a
while before trying again to create business partner &v1& in the
required participant role.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL_MINI_BP122 - Business partner &1 is locked; missing BP role &2 cannot be enhanced ?

  The SAP error message ICL_MINI_BP122 indicates that a business partner (BP) is locked and that a required business partner role is missing, which prevents the enhancement of the business partner. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or SAP S/4HANA systems when trying to perform operations related to business partners.
  Cause:
  
  
  Business Partner Lock: The business partner is locked, which can happen for various reasons, such as:
  
  The business partner is currently being edited by another user.
  The business partner is in a state that prevents changes (e.g., it may be in a workflow or approval process).
  
  
  
  Missing Business Partner Role: The specific role that is required for the operation you are trying to perform is not assigned to the business partner. Each business partner can have multiple roles (e.g., customer, vendor, etc.), and if the required role is missing, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Unlock the Business Partner:
  
  Check if the business partner is currently being edited by another user. If so, wait for that user to finish their changes.
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can unlock the business partner using transaction code BP (Business Partner) or by using the relevant transaction for managing business partners.
  
  
  
  Assign the Missing Role:
  
  Navigate to the business partner using transaction code BP.
  Select the business partner in question and check the roles assigned to it.
  If the required role (e.g., customer, vendor) is missing, you can add it by selecting the appropriate role and filling in the necessary details.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the business partner. If you do not have the required permissions, contact your system administrator.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance (to check user authorizations)
  
  
  
  Business Partner Roles: Familiarize yourself with the different roles that can be assigned to a business partner in your SAP system. Each role has specific data and functions associated with it.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  System Logs: Review system logs or error logs for more detailed information about the error and any related issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message ICL_MINI_BP122 and successfully enhance the business partner as needed.