How To Fix /SHCM/EE_BP_S4_BL_RO009 - &1 of &2 personnel numbers need a business partner with Employment role

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SHCM/EE_BP_S4_BL_RO -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: &1 of &2 personnel numbers need a business partner with Employment role

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SHCM/EE_BP_S4_BL_RO009 - &1 of &2 personnel numbers need a business partner with Employment role ?

  The SAP error message /SHCM/EE_BP_S4_BL_RO009 indicates that there are personnel numbers that require a business partner with an Employment role in the system. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP S/4HANA system, particularly when dealing with the integration of business partners and employee data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business Partner: The personnel numbers mentioned in the error message do not have an associated business partner that has been assigned the Employment role.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from an older SAP system or from another source, the business partner records may not have been created or linked correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not set up to automatically create or link business partners to personnel numbers.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Business Partner:
  
  Navigate to the Business Partner transaction (BP) in SAP.
  Create a new business partner for the personnel numbers mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that the Employment role is assigned to the business partner.
  
  
  
  Link Existing Business Partner:
  
  If a business partner already exists, check if it has the Employment role assigned.
  If not, you can assign the Employment role to the existing business partner.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that all personnel numbers have corresponding business partners.
  Use transaction codes like BP or PFCG to manage and check business partner roles.
  
  
  
  Review Data Migration:
  
  If this issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that business partners were created and linked correctly.
  You may need to re-run the migration or manually correct the data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to business partner integration and employee data management for specific guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Concept: In SAP S/4HANA, the business partner concept is used to manage master data for customers, vendors, and employees in a unified manner.
  Roles in Business Partner: Different roles can be assigned to a business partner, such as Customer, Vendor, or Employee. The Employment role is specifically for employees.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PFCG (Role Maintenance) for managing roles and authorizations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for further troubleshooting.