How To Fix CNIF_PI019 - Partner '&1' and role '&2' are not available in project definition &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNIF_PI - BAPI Notifications of Project System

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Partner '&1' and role '&2' are not available in project definition &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNIF_PI019 - Partner '&1' and role '&2' are not available in project definition &3 ?

  The SAP error message CNIF_PI019 indicates that a specific partner (identified by &1) and role (identified by &2) are not available in the project definition (identified by &3). This error typically occurs in the context of project management within SAP, particularly when dealing with project definitions and their associated partners.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Assignment: The partner (e.g., a vendor, customer, or employee) has not been assigned to the project definition in the system.
  Incorrect Role: The role specified for the partner may not be valid or may not be assigned to the partner in the context of the project.
  Project Definition Issues: The project definition itself may not be correctly set up or may be inactive.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or assign partners to the project.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Project Definition:
  
  Navigate to the project definition in SAP and verify that the partner is correctly assigned.
  Ensure that the project definition is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign Partner:
  
  If the partner is not assigned, you can add the partner to the project definition using transaction code CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ02 (Change Project).
  Go to the "Partners" tab and add the partner with the appropriate role.
  
  
  
  Verify Role:
  
  Ensure that the role you are trying to assign to the partner is valid and that the partner is eligible for that role.
  You can check the roles available for the partner in the partner master data.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the project definition and partner assignments.
  Consult with your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on partner roles and project definitions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CJ20N - Project Builder
  CJ02 - Change Project
  CJ03 - Display Project
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles and authorizations are correctly set up in the system to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CNIF_PI019 error and successfully assign the partner to the project definition.