How To Fix WN473 - BP role grouping &1 contains neither customer role nor supplier role

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 473

• Message text: BP role grouping &1 contains neither customer role nor supplier role

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WN473 - BP role grouping &1 contains neither customer role nor supplier role ?

  The SAP error message WN473 indicates that a Business Partner (BP) role grouping does not contain either a customer role or a supplier role. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a Business Partner and the role grouping assigned does not include the necessary roles for the transaction you are attempting to perform.
  Cause:
  
  Role Grouping Configuration: The role grouping assigned to the Business Partner does not include the required roles (e.g., Customer or Supplier).
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The Business Partner may have been assigned a role grouping that is not appropriate for the intended business processes.
  Missing Roles: The Business Partner may not have been assigned any roles that are necessary for the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Role Grouping:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) in SAP.
  Check the role grouping assigned to the Business Partner.
  Ensure that the role grouping includes at least one customer role (e.g., FLCU00) or supplier role (e.g., FLVN00).
  
  
  
  Modify Role Grouping:
  
  If the role grouping does not include the necessary roles, you may need to change the role grouping.
  You can do this by navigating to the role management section in the Business Partner transaction and assigning a different role grouping that includes the required roles.
  
  
  
  Create or Assign Roles:
  
  If the Business Partner needs to be both a customer and a supplier, ensure that both roles are assigned.
  You can add roles by selecting the appropriate roles in the Business Partner transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you have access to the configuration settings, check the settings for Business Partner role groupings in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Cross-Application Components -> Master Data -> Business Partner -> Business Partner Roles to review and adjust the role groupings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Roles: Understand the different roles available in SAP for Business Partners, such as customer roles (FLCU00) and supplier roles (FLVN00).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on Business Partner configuration and role management.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for Business Partner maintenance and SPRO for configuration settings.
  
  By ensuring that the Business Partner has the correct role grouping and necessary roles assigned, you should be able to resolve the WN473 error.