How To Fix R1541 - BP role &1 is a higher-level BP role of &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 541

• Message text: BP role &1 is a higher-level BP role of &2

Generated Include to Extension - KOEHLERC - 19.10.1999
INCLUDE 'NACHRICHT R1 541' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

ENDIF

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1541 - BP role &1 is a higher-level BP role of &2 ?

  The SAP error message R1541 indicates that there is a conflict in the Business Partner (BP) roles assigned to a Business Partner. Specifically, it states that the BP role you are trying to assign (denoted as &1) is a higher-level role than the one currently assigned (denoted as &2). This typically occurs when you are trying to assign a role that is intended to be a parent or superior role to a Business Partner that already has a child or subordinate role assigned.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Role Hierarchy Violation: The error arises due to the hierarchical relationship between BP roles. In SAP, certain roles are designed to be higher-level roles that encompass the functionalities of lower-level roles. For example, if you are trying to assign a "Supplier" role to a Business Partner that already has a "Customer" role, the system may prevent this because "Supplier" is a higher-level role.
  
  
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may