How To Fix R1293 - Application object &1: There is no screen configuration for BP role &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 293

• Message text: Application object &1: There is no screen configuration for BP role &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1293 - Application object &1: There is no screen configuration for BP role &2 ?

  The SAP error message R1293 indicates that there is no screen configuration available for a specific Business Partner (BP) role in the system. This typically occurs when the system is trying to display or process a Business Partner that has a role assigned to it, but the necessary screen configuration for that role is missing or not properly set up.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Screen Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the screen configuration for the specified Business Partner role does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The Business Partner may have a role assigned that is not configured in the system.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the system, they may not have been properly implemented or may have caused the configuration to be lost.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it may not have been included or may have failed during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Screen Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) and check the configuration for the specific role.
  Use transaction BP to navigate to the role in question and verify if the screen configuration exists.
  
  
  
  Create or Adjust Screen Configuration:
  
  If the screen configuration is missing, you may need to create it. This can be done using transaction BP or through the customizing settings in the SAP system.
  Navigate to the relevant customizing path: SPRO -> Cross-Application Components -> Master Data -> Business Partner -> Business Partner Roles -> Define Screen Layout per Role.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the Business Partner is assigned the correct roles that have the necessary screen configurations.
  If the role is not needed, consider removing it from the Business Partner.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that the relevant configuration was included and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to Business Partner roles and screen configurations for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP: Business Partner
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Business Partner Roles: Familiarize yourself with the different roles available for Business Partners and their respective configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.