How To Fix CRMS4_ICM050 - Only one main partner can exist for a relationship.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRMS4_ICM - ICM on S4

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Only one main partner can exist for a relationship.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRMS4_ICM050 - Only one main partner can exist for a relationship. ?

  The SAP error message CRMS4_ICM050 indicates that there is an issue with the partner determination in a relationship within the SAP CRM system. Specifically, it states that only one main partner can exist for a relationship, which means that the system has detected multiple main partners assigned to a single relationship, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Main Partners: The primary cause of this error is that more than one partner has been designated as the "main partner" for a specific relationship. In SAP CRM, each relationship can only have one main partner.
  Incorrect Partner Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the partner determination procedure or the partner roles assigned to the business transaction.
  Data Entry Errors: During the creation or modification of a business transaction, users may have inadvertently assigned multiple partners as main partners.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Partner Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction where the error occurred (e.g., a sales order, service order, etc.).
  Check the partner assignment section to see which partners are assigned.
  Identify the partners that are marked as "main partners."
  
  
  
  Adjust Partner Roles:
  
  Ensure that only one partner is assigned as the main partner. You can do this by:
  
  Removing the main designation from the additional partners.
  Designating the correct partner as the main partner.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Review the partner determination procedure in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the configuration allows for only one main partner per relationship.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If the issue persists, consider running a data consistency check to identify any inconsistencies in partner assignments across related transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on partner determination and configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Partner Roles: Understand the different partner roles available in SAP CRM and how they are configured.
  Customizing Settings: Familiarize yourself with the customizing settings for partner determination (SPRO > Customer Relationship Management > Master Data > Define Partner Determination).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to correctly assign partners to avoid this error in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CRMS4_ICM050 error and ensure that your partner assignments are correctly configured.