How To Fix /SHCM/EE_BP_S4_BL_RO004 - There is no PersNo with BP in table &1 requiring a role update

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SHCM/EE_BP_S4_BL_RO -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: There is no PersNo with BP in table &1 requiring a role update

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SHCM/EE_BP_S4_BL_RO004 - There is no PersNo with BP in table &1 requiring a role update ?

  The SAP error message /SHCM/EE_BP_S4_BL_RO004 indicates that there is no personnel number (PersNo) associated with the business partner (BP) in the specified table that requires a role update. This typically occurs in the context of the integration between Business Partner (BP) and Employee data in SAP, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Personnel Number: The error suggests that the system is trying to find a personnel number linked to a business partner, but it cannot find one. This could be due to:
  
  The business partner not being assigned a personnel number.
  The personnel number not being correctly maintained in the relevant tables.
  The business partner not having the necessary roles assigned that would require an update.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment Issues: The business partner may not have the required roles that would necessitate an update, or the roles may not be correctly configured.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the business partner and the employee records.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Configuration:
  
  Go to the Business Partner transaction (BP) and verify that the business partner in question has a valid personnel number assigned.
  Ensure that the necessary roles (e.g., Employee, Vendor) are assigned to the business partner.
  
  
  
  Verify Personnel Number:
  
  Check the relevant tables (e.g., PA0001, PA0002) to ensure that the personnel number exists and is correctly linked to the business partner.
  If the personnel number is missing, you may need to create or update the employee record.
  
  
  
  Role Maintenance:
  
  Ensure that the roles required for the business partner are correctly defined and assigned. You can do this in the role maintenance section of the Business Partner transaction.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If there are discrepancies, consider running data synchronization or consistency checks to ensure that the business partner and employee data are aligned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for Business Partner maintenance and PA30 for employee data maintenance.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.