How To Fix O7553 - Location & has business partner with role &. Type cannot be changed to &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O7 - IS-Oil: MRN Marketing Retail Network messages

• Message number: 553

• Message text: Location & has business partner with role &. Type cannot be changed to &

What causes this issue?

The location you entered has a business partner that has a role, which
is not supported for the new desired type.

System Response

The system does not proceed.

How to fix this error?

Close the business partner role by setting the validity end date in the
location master record to a date that is in the past or the present
date. Alternatively, change the role to a role that is supported for
the new location type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O7553 - Location & has business partner with role &. Type cannot be changed to & ?

  The SAP error message O7553 indicates that there is an issue with changing the type of a business partner (BP) in the system. This error typically arises when you attempt to change the type of a business partner that is already assigned a specific role, which is not compatible with the new type you are trying to assign.
  Cause:
  
  Role Assignment: The business partner has one or more roles assigned that are not compatible with the new type you are trying to assign. For example, if a business partner is assigned a role that is specific to a customer, you cannot change it to a vendor type without removing or changing the role.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that business partners maintain valid relationships and roles. Changing the type may violate these rules if the roles are not compatible with the new type.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Assigned Roles: Review the roles assigned to the business partner. You can do this by navigating to the business partner's details in the SAP GUI or using transaction code BP. Identify any roles that may conflict with the type change.
  Remove or Change Roles: If you find roles that are incompatible with the new type, you will need to either remove those roles or change them to compatible ones before attempting to change the business partner type.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific role compatibility information related to business partner types.
  Use Transaction Code BP: Go to transaction code BP, select the business partner, and check the roles assigned. Make necessary adjustments.
  Test Changes: After making the necessary changes to roles, try changing the business partner type again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Roles: Understand the different roles available in SAP and their compatibility with various business partner types (e.g., customer, vendor, etc.).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to business partner data.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community or forums for additional support and shared experiences from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the O7553 error and successfully change the business partner type as needed.