How To Fix R11585 - Do not define BP role &1 as an initial role

R11585 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R11 - Business Partner and BDT

• Message number: 585

• Message text: Do not define BP role &1 as an initial role

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R11585 - Do not define BP role &1 as an initial role ?

  The SAP error message R11585, which states "Do not define BP role &1 as an initial role," typically occurs in the context of Business Partner (BP) management within SAP systems. This error indicates that a specific Business Partner role is being incorrectly defined as an initial role, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the role you are trying to set as an initial role for a Business Partner is not permitted to be designated as such. In SAP, initial roles are those that are automatically assigned to a Business Partner upon creation. Certain roles are not suitable for this purpose due to their specific requirements or dependencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Role Configuration: Review the configuration of the Business Partner roles in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant customizing settings in the SAP system (transaction code