How To Fix R1171 - You cannot assign general maintenance to a BP role grouping

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 171

• Message text: You cannot assign general maintenance to a BP role grouping

What causes this issue?

BP role &V1& is already assigned to BP role grouping &V2&.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

The BP role for general maintenance cannot be assigned to a BP role
grouping. To solve this problem, you have two options:
Deselect the 'General maintenance' indicator for BP role &V1&
First delete the assignment to BP role grouping &V2& before you mark
BP role &V1& as general maintenance.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1171 - You cannot assign general maintenance to a BP role grouping ?

  The SAP error message R1171, "You cannot assign general maintenance to a BP role grouping," typically occurs when there is an attempt to assign a business partner (BP) role that is not compatible with the role grouping defined in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of Business Partner (BP) management in SAP, particularly when dealing with the roles and their assignments.
  Cause:
  
  Role Grouping Restrictions: The role you are trying to assign may not be compatible with the role grouping defined for the business partner. Each role grouping has specific roles that can be assigned, and general maintenance roles may not be included in that grouping.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the assignment of certain roles to specific role groupings.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The role you are trying to assign may not be intended for the type of business partner you are working with (e.g., customer, vendor, etc.).
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Role Grouping: Review the role grouping assigned to the business partner and ensure that the role you are trying to assign is compatible with that grouping. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Adjust Role Assignment: If the role is not compatible, consider assigning a different role that is allowed within the current role grouping or modify the role grouping to include the desired role if appropriate.
  Configuration Review: If you have access to the configuration settings, check the settings for the role groupings and ensure that they are set up correctly to allow the necessary role assignments.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on role groupings and their allowed roles to ensure compliance with system requirements.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Roles: Understand the different roles available in SAP for business partners and their purposes (e.g., general maintenance, customer, vendor).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on role assignments.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to Business Partner management, such as BP (Business Partner) and other relevant configuration transactions.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to business partner roles and groupings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who can provide further assistance based on your specific system configuration and requirements.