How To Fix ICLCUST049 - Assign either a BP role or a BP role grouping

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICLCUST - Checking Customizing Tables

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Assign either a BP role or a BP role grouping

What causes this issue?

You tried to assign a business partner role and a business partner role
grouping to a participant role. You can only assign one of the two.

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?

Delete either the business partner role or the business partner role
grouping.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICLCUST049 - Assign either a BP role or a BP role grouping ?

  The SAP error message ICLCUST049 indicates that a Business Partner (BP) role or a BP role grouping has not been assigned to a Business Partner in the context of the SAP system, particularly in the area of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or related modules.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  A Business Partner is created or modified without assigning the necessary roles that define the partner's function in the system.
  The system requires specific roles for processing transactions, and if these roles are missing, the error is triggered.
  The configuration settings for Business Partner roles or role groupings may not be properly set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ICLCUST049 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Business Partner Transaction:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP in the SAP GUI to access the Business Partner maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Select the Business Partner:
  
  Enter the Business Partner number that is causing the error and select it.
  
  
  
  Assign a BP Role:
  
  Navigate to the "Roles" tab within the Business Partner maintenance screen.
  Check if any roles are assigned. If not, you need to assign at least one relevant role (e.g., Customer, Vendor, etc.) that fits the business context.
  Click on the "Add Role" button and select the appropriate role from the list.
  
  
  
  Assign a BP Role Grouping (if applicable):
  
  If your organization uses role groupings, ensure that the Business Partner is assigned to a relevant role grouping that encompasses the necessary roles.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After assigning the required roles or role groupings, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings for Business Partner roles in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Cross-Application Components > Master Data > Business Partner > Business Partner Roles to ensure that the roles are correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Roles: These define the functions of a Business Partner in the system, such as whether they are a customer, vendor, or employee.
  Role Groupings: These are collections of roles that can be assigned to a Business Partner to simplify the management of roles.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on Business Partner configuration and role management.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP, SPRO, and others related to Business Partner management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ICLCUST049 error and ensure that the Business Partner is correctly configured for use in your SAP system.