How To Fix R11557 - BP role &1 is not update-relevant

R11557 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R11 - Business Partner and BDT

• Message number: 557

• Message text: BP role &1 is not update-relevant

What causes this issue?

The BP role &V1& that you have chosen is not updated in table BUT100
and can therefore not be assigned to a BP role exclusion group.

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?

Choose a BP role to which a BP role category is assigned in table TB003,
and which is therefore updated.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R11557 - BP role &1 is not update-relevant ?

  The SAP error message R11557, which states "BP role &1 is not update-relevant," typically occurs in the context of Business Partner (BP) data management. This error indicates that the specific role assigned to a Business Partner is not configured to allow updates or changes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Role Configuration: The Business Partner role in question may not be set up to be update-relevant in the system configuration. This means that the role is designed for read-only access or does not allow modifications.
  Data Model: The data model for the Business Partner may not support updates for that specific role.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization restrictions preventing updates to that role.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The role assigned to the Business Partner may not be appropriate for the intended updates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Role Configuration:
  
  Go to the Business Partner role configuration in the SAP system (transaction code BP).
  Verify the settings for the specific role (e.g., whether it is marked as update-relevant).
  If