How To Fix RL006 - Role type '&1' does not occur in relationship type '&2'

RL006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RL - Messages of the Object Relationship Services

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Role type '&1' does not occur in relationship type '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RL006 - Role type '&1' does not occur in relationship type '&2' ?

  The SAP error message RL006 indicates that there is a mismatch in the role type and relationship type in the context of SAP's Business Partner (BP) or Customer/Vendor Master data. This error typically occurs when you are trying to assign a role to a business partner that is not valid for the specified relationship type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Role Type Mismatch: The role type you are trying to assign does not exist for the specified relationship type. Each relationship type in SAP has specific role types that are allowed.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the system may not have been set up correctly, leading to the role type not being recognized for the relationship type.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error in the role type or relationship type being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Role and Relationship Types:
  
  Verify the role type and relationship type you are trying to use. Ensure that the role type is valid