How To Fix WN472 - Business partner role grouping &1 contains no supplier role

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 472

• Message text: Business partner role grouping &1 contains no supplier role

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WN472 - Business partner role grouping &1 contains no supplier role ?

  The SAP error message WN472 indicates that a specific business partner role grouping does not contain any supplier roles. This error typically arises when you are trying to assign a business partner to a role that is expected to have supplier capabilities, but the configuration does not include any supplier roles.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Supplier Role: The business partner role grouping you are trying to use does not have any roles defined that are related to suppliers.
  Incorrect Role Grouping: The role grouping may not be set up correctly in the system, or the specific role you are trying to assign is not included in the grouping.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of business partner roles and groupings in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Role Grouping Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) and check the role grouping configuration.
  Ensure that the role grouping you are using includes the necessary supplier roles (e.g., FLCU00 for customers, FLVN00 for vendors).
  
  
  
  Add Supplier Role:
  
  If the supplier role is missing, you can add it to the role grouping. This can typically be done in the customizing settings under:
  
  SPRO -> Cross-Application Components -> Master Data -> Business Partner -> Business Partner Roles -> Define Role Groupings.
  
  
  Ensure that the relevant supplier roles are included in the grouping.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Business Partner:
  
  If you are creating a new business partner, ensure that you are selecting the correct role that includes supplier capabilities.
  If modifying an existing business partner, check the roles assigned to the business partner and ensure that the supplier role is included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on configuring business partner roles and groupings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Roles: In SAP, business partners can have multiple roles assigned to them, such as customer, supplier, or employee. Each role has specific attributes and functions.
  Role Grouping: Role groupings are used to manage and categorize business partner roles, making it easier to assign multiple roles to a business partner at once.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for managing business partners and SPRO for configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and roles, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance.