How To Fix R1279 - Business partner cat. &1 not permitted for BP role &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 279

• Message text: Business partner cat. &1 not permitted for BP role &2

What causes this issue?

The business partner you entered already exists in other BP roles and
has BP category &V1&. This BP category is not permitted for BP role
&V2&.

System Response

Error message: Creation of BP role &V2& is not possible for this
business partner.

How to fix this error?

Choose a business partner with a BP category that is permitted for this
BP role. You can find the permitted BP categories on the initial screen
of 'Business partner category'.
Alternatively, you can also reselect the BP roles to be maintained.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1279 - Business partner cat. &1 not permitted for BP role &2 ?

  The SAP error message R1279 indicates that there is an issue with the business partner (BP) configuration, specifically that the business partner category you are trying to use is not permitted for the specified business partner role. This error typically arises during the creation or modification of a business partner in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Business Partner Category: The business partner category you are trying to assign does not match the allowed categories for the specified business partner role.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not allow the combination of the selected business partner category and role.
  Role Assignment: The business partner role may not be properly configured to accept the business partner category you are trying to use.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Business Partner Category: Verify that the business partner category you are trying to use is valid for the role you are assigning. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Review Role Configuration: Go to the customizing settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO) and navigate to the business partner settings. Check the allowed business partner categories for the specific role you are working with.
  
  Path: SAP Customizing Implementation Guide > Cross-Application Components > Master Data > Business Partner > Business Partner > Define Business Partner Roles
  
  
  Adjust Configuration: If necessary, adjust the configuration to allow the desired business partner category for the specified role. This may involve adding the category to the role or modifying the role's settings.
  Create/Modify Business Partner: After making the necessary adjustments, try to create or modify the business partner again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner) to create or modify business partners and SPRO to access the configuration settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on business partner roles and categories.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to business partner configurations.
  Testing: After making changes, it is advisable to test the creation or modification of the business partner in a development or test environment before applying changes to production.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.