How To Fix R11655 - No BP roles exist for partner &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R11 - Business Partner and BDT

• Message number: 655

• Message text: No BP roles exist for partner &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R11655 - No BP roles exist for partner &1 ?

  The SAP error message R11655 "No BP roles exist for partner &1" typically occurs when you are trying to perform an action related to a Business Partner (BP) in SAP, but the specified partner does not have any roles assigned to it. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating a sales order, a purchase order, or when trying to access partner-related data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Roles: The Business Partner (BP) has been created, but no roles have been assigned to it. Roles define the functions that a business partner can perform (e.g., customer, vendor, etc.).
  Incorrect Partner Number: The partner number you are trying to use may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or issues with the Business Partner master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Roles:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner).
  Enter the partner number that is causing the error.
  Check if any roles are assigned to the Business Partner. If not, you will need to assign the appropriate roles based on the business requirements.
  
  
  
  Assign Roles:
  
  If the Business Partner does not have the necessary roles, you can assign them by:
  
  Selecting the Business Partner.
  Going to the "Roles" tab.
  Adding the required roles (e.g., Customer, Vendor, etc.) and saving the changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Verify Partner Number:
  
  Ensure that the partner number you are using is correct and exists in the system. You can search for the Business Partner using the search functionality in the BP transaction.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If you suspect data inconsistencies, you may need to run consistency checks or consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to ensure that the Business Partner data is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on Business Partner roles and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Roles: Understand the different roles available in SAP and their significance. Each role has specific data and functions associated with it.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for Business Partner maintenance, BP_MON for monitoring, and others related to your specific business processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message R11655 and ensure that the Business Partner is correctly configured for your business processes.