How To Fix R1708 - BP role &1 not permitted ('General Maintenance' indicator set)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 708

• Message text: BP role &1 not permitted ('General Maintenance' indicator set)

What causes this issue?

BP role &V1& is marked for general business partner maintenance. This
role is used if you want to create data for a business partner for
which a role cannot be associated.
In contrast to the other roles, the role is not saved when the partner
is created, which means the partner cannot exist in this role.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Do not make any role specifications if you want business partner role
definition to apply to business partners in general.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1708 - BP role &1 not permitted ('General Maintenance' indicator set) ?

  The SAP error message R1708 indicates that there is an issue with the Business Partner (BP) role assignment due to the 'General Maintenance' indicator being set. This error typically arises when a user attempts to assign or modify a Business Partner role that they do not have the necessary permissions for, particularly when the 'General Maintenance' indicator is activated.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations to perform the action on the specified Business Partner role.
  Role Configuration: The Business Partner role may be configured in such a way that it requires specific permissions that the user lacks.
  General Maintenance Indicator: The 'General Maintenance' indicator being set means that the system expects certain authorizations to be in place for the user to make changes to the Business Partner.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's authorization profile to ensure they have the necessary permissions to manage the specific Business Partner role.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check and identify missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Adjust Role Assignments:
  
  If the user lacks the required roles, consider assigning the necessary roles that include the required authorizations for Business Partner maintenance.
  
  
  
  Review Business Partner Role Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the Business Partner role in transaction BP or SPRO to ensure that it is set up correctly and that the 'General Maintenance' indicator is appropriate for the intended users.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team to review and adjust the authorization roles as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations or role assignments, test the changes by attempting to perform the action again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Business Partner roles and authorizations for more detailed information on how to configure and manage these settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the R1708 error and implement a solution to resolve it.