How To Fix R11536 - Only update-relevant BP roles can be assigned

R11536 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R11 - Business Partner and BDT

• Message number: 536

• Message text: Only update-relevant BP roles can be assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R11536 - Only update-relevant BP roles can be assigned ?

  The SAP error message R11536, "Only update-relevant BP roles can be assigned," typically occurs when there is an attempt to assign a business partner (BP) role that is not relevant for updates in the context of the current operation. This error is often encountered in the context of Business Partner (BP) management in SAP, particularly when dealing with the assignment of roles to business partners.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Role Type: The role you are trying to assign to the business partner is not classified as an "update-relevant" role. In SAP, roles are categorized, and only certain roles are allowed to be assigned during specific operations.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the assignment of certain roles based on the current status of the business partner or the transaction being performed.
  Transaction Context: The context in which you are trying to