How To Fix CRM_MKTPL_PAR003 - Parties involved already assigned; assign partner determination procedure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTPL_PAR - Messages for Assigning Partner Functions

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Parties involved already assigned; assign partner determination procedure

What causes this issue?

&V1& &V2&: Parties involved have been assigned to this marketing
project. However, in Customizing there is no partner determination
procedure assigned to object type &V1&.

System Response

The assigned parties involved are validated using the partner
determination procedure. You therefore need to assign a partner
determination procedure to the object type used in Customizing if you
want to assign parties involved.

How to fix this error?

You have two options:
1. Assign a partner determination procedure to object type &V1& in
Customizing.
2. If you do not want to assign a partner determination procedure,
delete all of the parties involved that are assigned to marketing
project &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTPL_PAR003 - Parties involved already assigned; assign partner determination procedure ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTPL_PAR003 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of parties (partners) in a marketing plan or campaign. Specifically, it suggests that the parties involved have already been assigned, and the system is prompting you to assign a partner determination procedure.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Assignments: The system has detected that the parties you are trying to assign to a marketing plan or campaign are already assigned to another role or partner function.
  Partner Determination Procedure: The partner determination procedure may not be set up correctly, or the system is unable to find a valid procedure to assign the partners.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the partner determination settings in the CRM system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Review the marketing plan or campaign to see if the parties you are trying to assign are already listed. If they are, you may need to remove them from their current assignment before reassigning.
  
  
  
  Review Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for partner determination procedures in the CRM system. Ensure that the correct procedure is assigned to the marketing plan or campaign.
  Check if the partner roles are correctly defined and that there are no conflicts in the assignments.
  
  
  
  Adjust Partner Roles:
  
  If necessary, modify the partner roles or the partner determination procedure to allow for the assignment of the desired parties.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on partner determination procedures and how to configure them properly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the assignment process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Partner Determination Procedure: This is a set of rules that define how partners are assigned to business transactions in SAP CRM. It includes the roles that can be assigned and the conditions under which they can be assigned.
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or CRMD_ORDER (for managing CRM orders) to check and manage partner assignments.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide patches and updates.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP CRM for further assistance.