How To Fix PLM_QUEST042 - The business partner role &1 is not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_QUEST - Messages Specific to Questions

• Message number: 042

• Message text: The business partner role &1 is not supported

What causes this issue?

You have selected the business partner role &V1&. This business partner
role is not supported.

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?

Select either of the following business partner roles:
BUP001 Contact person.
BUP003 Employee.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLM_QUEST042 - The business partner role &1 is not supported ?

  The SAP error message PLM_QUEST042 indicates that a specific business partner role is not supported in the context of the operation you are trying to perform. This error typically arises in scenarios involving Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or when dealing with business partner data in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Role: The business partner role you are trying to use is not configured or not valid for the specific transaction or process you are executing.
  Configuration Issues: The business partner roles may not be properly set up in the system, or the role may not be assigned to the business partner in question.
  Transaction Context: The transaction you are trying to execute may not support the specific business partner role you are using.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Roles:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) and check the roles assigned to the business partner in question.
  Ensure that the role you are trying to use is indeed assigned to the business partner.
  
  
  
  Review Role Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the business partner roles in the customizing settings. You can do this via transaction code SPRO and navigating to the relevant section for business partner roles.
  Ensure that the role is active and properly configured for the intended use.
  
  
  
  Use Supported Roles:
  
  If the role is not supported for the transaction, consider using a different role that is compatible with the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or process to understand which business partner roles are supported.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if you suspect a bug or a deeper configuration issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Roles: In SAP, business partners can have multiple roles (e.g., customer, vendor, employee) that define their function in the system. Each role has specific attributes and functionalities.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for managing business partners and SPRO for configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.