How To Fix R1539 - Higher-level BP role cannot be the same as the BP role itself

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 539

• Message text: Higher-level BP role cannot be the same as the BP role itself

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1539 - Higher-level BP role cannot be the same as the BP role itself ?

  The SAP error message R1539, which states "Higher-level BP role cannot be the same as the BP role itself," typically occurs in the context of Business Partner (BP) management within SAP systems. This error arises when there is an attempt to assign a Business Partner (BP) role that is not allowed due to hierarchical constraints.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you try to assign a higher-level role to a Business Partner that is the same as the role being assigned to the Business Partner itself. In SAP, Business Partners can have different roles, and some roles are considered higher-level roles that encompass or manage other roles. For example, if you have a role "Supplier" and you try to assign the same role "Supplier" as a higher-level role, the system will reject this because it violates the hierarchical structure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the higher-level role you are