How To Fix R11581 - A valid BP view is not assigned to BP role &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R11 - Business Partner and BDT

• Message number: 581

• Message text: A valid BP view is not assigned to BP role &1

What causes this issue?

The BP view assigned to the business partner role &V1& in the
definition of the roles, does not exist.

System Response

You can continue to maintain the business partner. The partner is
however not maintained in the role &V1&, but rather in the role &V2&.

How to fix this error?

Assign an existing BP view to the business partner role &V3& (&V1&) in
the IMG under <ZK>SAP Business Partner -> Business Partner ->
Business Partner Roles -> Define BP Roles</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R11581 - A valid BP view is not assigned to BP role &1 ?

  The SAP error message R11581, which states "A valid BP view is not assigned to BP role &1," typically occurs in the context of Business Partner (BP) management in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of views to a specific Business Partner role.
  Cause:
  
  Missing BP View Assignment: The Business Partner (BP) role specified in the error message does not have a valid view assigned to it. Each BP role requires specific views (like General Data, Company Code Data, etc.) to be assigned for it to function correctly.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the Business Partner roles may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of required views.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that prevent the system from recognizing the valid views for the specified role.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BP Role Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP to access the Business Partner master data.
  Select the relevant Business Partner and check the assigned roles.
  Ensure that the required views are assigned to the specified role.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Views:
  
  If the required views are missing, you can assign them by navigating to the role configuration in the Business Partner settings.
  Use transaction code BP to edit the Business Partner and add the necessary views.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to Cross-Application Components -> Master Data -> Business Partner -> Business Partner Roles and check the configuration for the specific role.
  Ensure that the views are correctly assigned to the role.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that there are no data inconsistencies in the Business Partner master data.
  You can use transaction codes like BP or SLG1 to check for logs and errors related to Business Partner data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the Business Partner roles and their required views.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Roles: Understand the different roles available in SAP and their associated views. Each role serves a specific purpose and requires certain data to be maintained.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or solutions.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit Business Partner data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message R11581 and ensure that the Business Partner roles are correctly configured with the necessary views.