How To Fix R1206 - BP role &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 206

• Message text: BP role &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1206 - BP role &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message R1206, which states "BP role &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of Business Partner (BP) management within SAP systems. This error indicates that the system is trying to assign a role to a Business Partner that has not been defined or does not exist in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Role Definition: The specified Business Partner role (indicated by &1) has not been created or activated in the system.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The role being assigned may be misspelled or incorrectly referenced in the configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or assign the specified role.
  
  Configuration Issues: The Business Partner configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to the role not being recognized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Role Definition:
  
  Go to the Business Partner role configuration in the SAP system (transaction code BP or BP_ROLE).
  Verify if the role specified in the error message exists. If it