How To Fix R1526 - Undirected rel. category: BP roles of both partners must be the same

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 526

• Message text: Undirected rel. category: BP roles of both partners must be the same

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1526 - Undirected rel. category: BP roles of both partners must be the same ?

  The SAP error message R1526, which states "Undirected rel. category: BP roles of both partners must be the same," typically occurs in the context of Business Partner (BP) relationships in SAP. This error indicates that there is a mismatch in the roles assigned to the business partners involved in a relationship.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you are trying to create or maintain a relationship between two business partners (BPs) where the roles assigned to each partner do not match. For example, if you are trying to create a relationship where one partner is assigned the role of "Supplier" and the other is assigned the role of "Customer," the system will throw this error because the roles are not compatible for the type of relationship you are trying to establish.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that both business partners have the same role assigned for the relationship you are trying to create. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Roles: 
  
  Go to the Business Partner transaction (BP) in SAP.
  Check the roles assigned to both business partners involved in the relationship.
  Ensure that both partners have the same role that is required for the relationship you are trying to establish.
  
  
  
  Adjust Roles:
  
  If the roles are different, you may need to add or change the roles for one or both business partners to ensure they match.
  For example, if you are trying to create a relationship that requires both partners to be "Customers," make sure both BPs have the "Customer" role assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Relationship Type:
  
  Ensure that the relationship type you are trying to create is appropriate for the roles assigned to the business partners.
  Some relationship types may require specific roles, so verify that you are using the correct type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the roles and relationships, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator for guidance on the specific roles and relationships applicable to your business scenario.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Roles: In SAP, business partners can have multiple roles (e.g., Customer, Supplier, Contact Person, etc.). Each role defines the functions and relationships that the business partner can have within the system.
  Relationship Types: SAP allows you to define various types of relationships between business partners, such as "Sold-to Party," "Ship-to Party," etc. Each relationship type may have specific requirements regarding the roles of the partners involved.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), and possibly others like BP_MON (Business Partner Monitor) for managing and monitoring business partners.
  
  By ensuring that the roles of both business partners match and are appropriate for the relationship you are trying to establish, you should be able to resolve the R1526 error.