How To Fix R11543 - Only BP role grouping categories may be entered for SAP transactions

R11543 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R11 - Business Partner and BDT

• Message number: 543

• Message text: Only BP role grouping categories may be entered for SAP transactions

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R11543 - Only BP role grouping categories may be entered for SAP transactions ?

  The SAP error message R11543, which states "Only BP role grouping categories may be entered for SAP transactions," typically occurs when there is an issue with the Business Partner (BP) roles or the configuration of the Business Partner in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in transactions that involve Business Partner data, such as creating or modifying a Business Partner.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The Business Partner may not have the correct roles assigned that are required for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  Role Grouping Issues: The role grouping categories defined in the system may not match the roles that are being used in the transaction.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the Business Partner settings, such as missing or incorrectly defined role groupings.
  Transaction Context: The transaction you are trying to execute may not be compatible with the roles assigned to the Business Partner.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Roles:
  
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