How To Fix R1140 - Specify at least one valid BP role

R1140 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Specify at least one valid BP role

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1140 - Specify at least one valid BP role ?

  The SAP error message R1140, which states "Specify at least one valid BP role," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a Business Partner (BP) in the SAP system, but you have not assigned any valid roles to the Business Partner. Business Partner roles are essential as they define the functions and characteristics of the Business Partner in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Role Assigned: The most common cause of this error is that when creating or editing a Business Partner, you did not select any roles for the Business Partner.
  Invalid Role: The role you are trying to assign may not be valid or may not be configured correctly in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of Business Partner roles in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign a Valid Role:
  
  When creating or editing a Business Partner, ensure that you select at least one valid role from the available options. Common