How To Fix REBPBP087 - BP role &1 is not assigned to BP role grouping &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REBPBP - Business Partner

• Message number: 087

• Message text: BP role &1 is not assigned to BP role grouping &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REBPBP087 - BP role &1 is not assigned to BP role grouping &2 ?

  The SAP error message REBPBP087 indicates that a Business Partner (BP) role is not assigned to the specified Business Partner role grouping. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform an action that requires a specific role to be assigned to a Business Partner, but that role is not configured correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Role Assignment: The Business Partner does not have the required role assigned to it.
  Incorrect Role Grouping: The role grouping specified does not include the required role.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of Business Partner roles and role groupings in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the REBPBP087 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Roles:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner).
  Enter the Business Partner number and select the appropriate role.
  Verify if the required role is assigned to the Business Partner.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Role:
  
  If the required role is not assigned, you can add it by selecting the "Edit" option and then assigning the necessary role to the Business Partner.
  
  
  
  Verify Role Grouping:
  
  Check the role grouping configuration in the system.
  Go to the transaction code BP and navigate to the "Role Grouping" section.
  Ensure that the role you are trying to use is included in the specified role grouping.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  If you have access to the configuration settings, check the settings for Business Partner roles and role groupings in the Customizing (SPRO) settings.
  Navigate to Cross-Application Components -> Master Data -> Business Partner -> Business Partner Roles and ensure that the roles and groupings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes or guidelines related to Business Partner roles and groupings.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP: Business Partner maintenance.
  SPRO: Customizing settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Business Partner Roles: Understanding the different roles and their purposes can help in correctly assigning them to the Business Partner.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the REBPBP087 error and ensure that the necessary roles are correctly assigned to the Business Partner.