How To Fix R11594 - BP roles of the BP role category &1 already exist for partner &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R11 - Business Partner and BDT

• Message number: 594

• Message text: BP roles of the BP role category &1 already exist for partner &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R11594 - BP roles of the BP role category &1 already exist for partner &2 ?

  The SAP error message R11594 indicates that there is an issue with Business Partner (BP) roles in the system. Specifically, it means that the Business Partner (BP) you are trying to create or modify already has roles assigned that belong to the specified role category. 
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  You are attempting to assign a role to a Business Partner that already has an existing role from the same category.
  The Business Partner is already configured with roles that conflict with the new role you are trying to assign.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Roles: 
  
  Go to the Business Partner transaction (e.g., BP) and enter the Business Partner number.
  Check the roles assigned to the Business Partner in the relevant role category. 
  
  
  
  Remove Conflicting Roles:
  
  If you find that the Business Partner already has roles from the same category, you may need to remove the existing roles before adding the new one.
  To do this, select the role you want to remove and delete it.
  
  
  
  Assign New Role:
  
  After removing the conflicting role, you can now assign the new role to the Business Partner.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about which roles belong to which categories, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator for guidance.
  
  
  
  Check Customizations:
  
  If your organization has custom roles or configurations, ensure that these do not conflict with standard roles.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Role Categories: In SAP, roles are categorized, and each category can have specific rules regarding how roles can be assigned to Business Partners.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), and possibly others like SU01 (User Maintenance) if user roles are involved.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide additional guidance on handling Business Partner roles.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.