How To Fix CRM_GPM_APPLICATION035 - Partners are assigned but no program type is set; Enter program type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_GPM_APPLICATION - Message class for Grants Program Management Application

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Partners are assigned but no program type is set; Enter program type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_GPM_APPLICATION035 - Partners are assigned but no program type is set; Enter program type ?

  The SAP error message CRM_GPM_APPLICATION035 indicates that there are partners assigned to a particular business transaction (like a sales order, service order, etc.) in the CRM system, but no program type has been defined for those partners. This is typically encountered in the context of the Global Partner Management (GPM) functionality in SAP CRM.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system expects a program type to be assigned to the partners involved in the transaction. The program type is essential for determining how the partners are to be processed or managed within the context of the business transaction. If the program type is missing, the system cannot proceed with the transaction, leading to this error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that a program type is assigned to the partners in the relevant transaction. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Access the Transaction: Go to the transaction where the error occurred (e.g., create or change a sales order).
  
  
  Check Partner Assignment: Navigate to the partner assignment section of the transaction. Verify that the partners are correctly assigned.
  
  
  Assign Program Type:
  
  Look for a field or option to enter the program type for the partners. This may be in the partner details or a specific tab related to partner management.
  If you do not see the option, you may need to check the configuration settings for partner types in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can check the configuration for partner determination in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  Navigate to Customer Relationship Management > Master Data > Business Partner > Define Partner Determination.
  Ensure that the program types are correctly defined for the partner roles you are using.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After entering the program type, save your changes and try to process the transaction again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Roles: Understand the roles assigned to partners and how they relate to program types. Each partner role may require a specific program type.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on partner management and program types.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your transaction in SAP CRM.