How To Fix WN485 - Business partner role grouping &1 contains no site role

WN485 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 485

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WN485 - Business partner role grouping &1 contains no site role ?

  The SAP error message WN485 indicates that a business partner role grouping does not contain any site role. This typically occurs when you are trying to assign a business partner to a specific role that requires a site role, but the configuration for that role grouping is incomplete or incorrect.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Site Role: The role grouping you are trying to use does not have any site roles defined. Site roles are necessary for certain business partner roles, especially in scenarios involving logistics or supply chain management.
  Incorrect Configuration: The business partner role grouping may not have been set up correctly in the system, leading to the absence of required site roles.
  Role Assignment Issues: The business partner may not be assigned to the correct role grouping that includes the necessary site roles.
  
  
  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