How To Fix R11665 - BP role &1 still in use; change to validity not allowed

R11665 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R11 - Business Partner and BDT

• Message number: 665

• Message text: BP role &1 still in use; change to validity not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R11665 - BP role &1 still in use; change to validity not allowed ?

  The SAP error message R11665 indicates that a Business Partner (BP) role is still in use, and therefore, changes to its validity are not allowed. This typically occurs when you attempt to modify the validity period of a BP role that is currently assigned to transactions or documents in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Transactions: The BP role is linked to active transactions or documents, which prevents changes to its validity.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or relationships with other BPs or roles that are still active.
  Data Locking: The data might be locked due to ongoing processes or transactions that involve the BP.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Active Transactions:
  
  Review any active transactions or documents that are using the BP role. You can use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or BP_MON (Business Partner Monitor) to check the status of the BP and its roles.
  
  
  
  Deactivate or Remove Dependencies:
  
  If possible, deactivate or