How To Fix RPM_CENTRAL_PERSON008 - There is no employee role in the SAP business partner

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RPM_CENTRAL_PERSON - Central Person

• Message number: 008

• Message text: There is no employee role in the SAP business partner

What causes this issue?

An employee must be created but there is no business partner role in
the system that has been defined as an employee role (Table T77S0,
CPERS, PROLE).

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Identify a business partner role as an employee role. Use Customizing
for table T77S0.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RPM_CENTRAL_PERSON008 - There is no employee role in the SAP business partner ?

  The SAP error message RPM_CENTRAL_PERSON008 indicates that there is no employee role assigned to the business partner in the SAP system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform an action that requires the business partner to have a specific employee role, but that role has not been assigned.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Employee Role: The primary cause of this error is that the business partner (BP) does not have the necessary employee role assigned. In SAP, business partners can have various roles, and for certain transactions, the employee role is required.
  Incorrect Business Partner Configuration: The business partner may not be configured correctly in the system, leading to the absence of the required roles.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that prevent the system from recognizing the employee role.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RPM_CENTRAL_PERSON008 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Roles:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner).
  Search for the relevant business partner.
  Check the roles assigned to the business partner. Ensure that the employee role (typically "Employee" or similar) is included.
  
  
  
  Assign Employee Role:
  
  If the employee role is missing, you can add it:
  
  Select the business partner and go to the "Edit" mode.
  Navigate to the "Roles" section.
  Add the employee role (e.g., "Employee" or "Employee in HR").
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Verify Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that all required fields and data are correctly filled out for the business partner.
  Check for any other roles that may be required for the specific transaction you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the roles and their requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking and assigning the necessary roles, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Roles: In SAP, business partners can have multiple roles (e.g., customer, vendor, employee). Each role has specific attributes and functions.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for managing business partners and PA30 for employee master data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RPM_CENTRAL_PERSON008 error and ensure that the business partner has the necessary employee role assigned.