How To Fix CRM_GRM_WR040 - BP '&1' not allowed to create applications (not a sold-to-party)

CRM_GRM_WR040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_GRM_WR - Messages for Grantor application web request example

• Message number: 040

• Message text: BP '&1' not allowed to create applications (not a sold-to-party)

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CRM_GRM_WR040 - Details

• The SAP error message CRM_GRM_WR040 indicates that a Business Partner (BP) is not allowed to create applications because it is not classified as a "sold-to party." This error typically arises in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when trying to create or process transactions that require a specific type of Business Partner.
  
  Cause:
  
  Business Partner Role: The Business Partner in question does not have the role of a "sold-to party." In SAP, Business Partners can have multiple roles (e.g., sold-to party, ship-to party, etc.), and only those with the sold-to party role are allowed to create certain applications or transactions.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the creation of applications for certain Business Partner roles.
  Data Integrity: The Business Partner data may be incomplete or incorrectly set up, leading to this restriction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Roles:
  
  Go to the Business Partner transaction (BP) in SAP.
  Search for the Business