How To Fix WN467 - No role found with business partner role category BPSITE

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WN - Plant master data maintenance (integrated)

• Message number: 467

• Message text: No role found with business partner role category BPSITE

What causes this issue?

You want to assign a business partner to a plant.
Business partners assigned to a plant are identified by a role with role
category BPSITE.

System Response

If no role is available with role category BPSITE, the business partner
assignment fails and the system cannot create the plant.

How to fix this error?

Check the Customizing settings for the business partner role.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WN467 - No role found with business partner role category BPSITE ?

  The SAP error message WN467, which states "No role found with business partner role category BPSITE," typically occurs in the context of Business Partner (BP) management within SAP systems. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a suitable role for a business partner that is categorized as a site (BPSITE). Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Role Assignment: The business partner you are trying to work with does not have the required role assigned to it. In this case, the BPSITE role is missing.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for business partner roles may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or the business partner master data may not be fully maintained.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or assign the required roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Roles:
  
  Go to the Business Partner transaction (BP) in SAP.
  Search for the relevant business partner and check the roles assigned to it.
  If the BPSITE role is not assigned, you will need to add it.
  
  
  
  Assign the BPSITE Role:
  
  In the Business Partner transaction, select the business partner and navigate to the "Roles" tab.
  Add the BPSITE role to the business partner. Ensure that all required data for this role is filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Role Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for business partner roles in the customizing settings (transaction SPRO).
  Ensure that the BPSITE role is properly defined and that all necessary parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Data Maintenance:
  
  Ensure that all required fields for the BPSITE role are filled out in the business partner master data.
  Validate that the business partner is correctly categorized and that there are no missing entries.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to manage business partners and assign roles. This can be checked with the security team or through transaction SU53.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Roles: In SAP, business partners can have multiple roles assigned to them, which define their functions in the system (e.g., customer, vendor, site).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), SPRO (Customizing), and SU53 (Authorization Check).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on business partner management and role assignment.
  
  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 any known issues related to this error message.