How To Fix COM_PARTNER143 - Partner &1 (&2) is not a portal provider

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PARTNER - Partner Processing Messages

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Partner &1 (&2) is not a portal provider

What causes this issue?

A portal provider is required for assignment of partner function &V2&.

How to fix this error?

Enter a provider or maintain the corresponding indicator in the
customer master for partner &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PARTNER143 - Partner &1 (&2) is not a portal provider ?

  The SAP error message COM_PARTNER143 indicates that the specified partner (identified by &1 and &2) is not recognized as a portal provider in the SAP system. This error typically arises in scenarios involving SAP Enterprise Portal or when integrating with other systems that require a valid portal provider.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Partner Configuration: The partner ID specified in the error message may not be correctly configured as a portal provider in the SAP system.
  Missing Portal Provider: The partner might not have been set up as a portal provider in the system, or the configuration might be incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system trying to access the partner may not have the necessary authorizations to view or interact with the portal provider.
  System Integration Issues: If there are issues with the integration setup between SAP and the portal, it may lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SOAMANAGER for web service configuration) and verify that the partner ID is correctly configured as a portal provider.
  Ensure that the partner is defined in the system and that all necessary attributes are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Define the Partner as a Portal Provider:
  
  If the partner is not defined, you may need to create a new portal provider entry in the system.
  Use transaction SPRO to navigate to the relevant configuration settings and define the partner as a portal provider.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the authorization roles assigned to the user or system that is trying to access the partner. Ensure that they have the necessary permissions to interact with the portal provider.
  
  
  
  Check System Integration:
  
  If the error occurs during integration, review the integration settings and ensure that all required configurations are in place.
  Check for any connectivity issues between the SAP system and the portal.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to portal provider configuration for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SOAMANAGER, SPRO, and others that are relevant to portal and partner configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.