How To Fix /RPM/MIGRATION111 - Role func. &1 already exists for business partner &2; choose overwrite

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /RPM/MIGRATION -

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Role func. &1 already exists for business partner &2; choose overwrite

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /RPM/MIGRATION111 - Role func. &1 already exists for business partner &2; choose overwrite ?

  The SAP error message /RPM/MIGRATION111 Role func. &1 already exists for business partner &2; choose overwrite typically occurs during the migration process of business partners in SAP, particularly when you are trying to assign a role to a business partner that already has that role assigned.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Role Assignment: The error indicates that the role you are trying to assign (represented by &1) is already assigned to the business partner (represented by &2). This can happen during data migration or when updating business partner information.
  Data Integrity Checks: SAP performs checks to ensure that the data being migrated or updated does not violate any existing constraints or rules, which includes preventing duplicate role assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  Overwrite Option: If you are sure that you want to overwrite the existing role assignment, you can choose the option to overwrite. This will replace the existing role with the new one you are trying to assign.
  Review Existing Roles: Before proceeding, it may be beneficial to review the existing roles assigned to the business partner to ensure that overwriting is the correct action. You can do this by navigating to the business partner's details in the SAP GUI.
  Adjust Migration Data: If you do not want to overwrite the existing role, you may need to adjust your migration data to avoid assigning the same role multiple times. This may involve modifying your data extraction or transformation processes to ensure that duplicate roles are not included.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or migration guides specific to your version of SAP for best practices on handling business partner roles.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to manage business partner roles directly.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context on business partner role management.
  Migration Tools: If you are using specific migration tools (like LSMW or SAP Data Services), ensure that your mapping and transformation rules are correctly set up to handle role assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your business partner migration or updates.