How To Fix R1244 - Business partner &1 created in &2 roles

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 244

• Message text: Business partner &1 created in &2 roles

What causes this issue?

Business partner &V1& was successfully created in the following BP
roles.
Where more than four roles have been created, only the first four are
named here:
&V3&
&V4&
&V4&

Additional BP roles
ENDIF

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1244 - Business partner &1 created in &2 roles ?

  The SAP error message R1244 indicates that a business partner (BP) has been created with multiple roles in the system. This message typically arises when there is an attempt to create or manage a business partner that is already associated with certain roles, and the system is notifying you of the existing roles.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Roles: The business partner is being created or modified in a way that it is associated with multiple roles (e.g., customer, vendor, etc.) in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be an error in the data entry process where the same business partner is being created with conflicting or duplicate roles.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not be set up correctly to handle the roles for business partners.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Existing Roles: Check the existing roles assigned to the business partner. You can do this by navigating to the business partner transaction (BP) and reviewing the roles assigned.
  Modify Roles: If the business partner should only have specific roles, modify the roles accordingly. You can remove unnecessary roles or ensure that the correct roles are assigned.
  Data Validation: Ensure that the data being entered for the business partner is correct and does not conflict with existing entries.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on managing business partner roles.
  System Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the system settings for business partner roles are correctly configured.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to manage business partners and their roles.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to business partner role management.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify business partners and their roles.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to business partner management in SAP to better understand the role assignment process.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.