How To Fix /SHCM/EE_BP_S4_BL_RO010 - &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: 010

• 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_RO010 - &1 of &2 personnel numbers need a business partner with Employment role ?

  The SAP error message /SHCM/EE_BP_S4_BL_RO010 indicates that certain personnel numbers in your system require a business partner (BP) with an Employment role assigned to them. This is typically encountered in the context of SAP S/4HANA, particularly when dealing with the integration of business partner data with employee master data.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  Missing Business Partner: The specified personnel numbers do not have a corresponding business partner created in the system.
  Missing Employment Role: The existing business partner does not have the required Employment role assigned to it.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between the HR module and the Business Partner module.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Creation:
  
  Go to the Business Partner transaction (BP) in SAP.
  Search for the business partner associated with the personnel numbers mentioned in the error message.
  If the business partner does not exist, create a new business partner.
  
  
  
  Assign Employment Role:
  
  If the business partner exists, check the roles assigned to it.
  Ensure that the Employment role (typically "Employee" or similar) is assigned to the business partner.
  You can do this by editing the business partner in the BP transaction and adding the necessary role.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Use transaction codes like BP or PPOME to check for consistency between the HR data and the business partner data.
  Ensure that all personnel numbers have corresponding business partners with the correct roles.
  
  
  
  Mass Processing:
  
  If there are multiple personnel numbers affected, consider using mass processing tools or reports to create or update business partners in bulk.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to business partner integration with HR to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  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 Employee, Vendor, Customer, etc. Each role has specific attributes and data requirements.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PPOME (Organizational Management).
  
  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.