How To Fix R1722 - BP role &1 not permitted for role definition category &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 722

• Message text: BP role &1 not permitted for role definition category &2

What causes this issue?

When the role definition category was defined, a BP role for further
differentiating the role definitions of this category was explicitly
defined as well (see role for business partner 1 for the semantic
checks).
The role you entered is not the defined role.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1722 - BP role &1 not permitted for role definition category &2 ?

  The SAP error message R1722 indicates that there is an issue with the Business Partner (BP) role assignment in relation to the role definition category. This error typically occurs when a user attempts to assign a Business Partner role that is not permitted for the specified role definition category.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Role Definition Category Mismatch: The role you are trying to assign is not compatible with the category of the Business Partner. Each role is associated with a specific category (e.g., Customer, Vendor, etc.), and if there is a mismatch, the system will throw this error.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to assign the specified role to the Business Partner.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the assignment of certain roles based on the Business Partner category.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the R1722 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Role Definition:
  
  Verify the role you are trying to assign and ensure it is compatible with the Business Partner's category. You can do this by checking the role definition in the SAP system.
  Use transaction code BP to access the Business Partner master data and review the roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to assign the role has the necessary authorizations. You may need to check the user's role assignments and authorization objects related to Business Partner management.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If you have access to the configuration settings, review the settings for Business Partner roles in the customizing transaction (SPRO). Look for any restrictions or settings that may prevent the assignment of the role.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about the role definition categories and their permitted roles.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific configuration of your system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP - Business Partner Maintenance
  SU01 - User Maintenance (to check user authorizations)
  SPRO - Customizing (to check configuration settings)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on Business Partner roles and their configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the R1722 error and implement a solution to resolve it.