How To Fix CZ327 - Cannot use this partner role

CZ327 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CZ - Customizing messages

• Message number: 327

• Message text: Cannot use this partner role

What causes this issue?

The partner role types you can use in partner maintenance for the
Vendor Master, Purchasing, and Arrangements areas are limited to 'LI'
(Vendor) and 'PE' (HR Master Record), plus, in Retail Industry systems
only, 'AP' (Contact Person).

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CZ327 - Cannot use this partner role ?

  The SAP error message CZ327, which states "Cannot use this partner role," typically occurs in the context of partner determination in SAP, particularly when dealing with business partners in sales and distribution (SD) or other modules that utilize partner functions.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Incorrect Partner Role Configuration: The partner role you are trying to use may not be correctly configured in the system. This could be due to missing settings in the partner determination procedure.
  
  
  Incompatible Partner Role: The partner role may not be compatible with the document type or the transaction you are trying to execute. For example, certain partner roles may only be valid for specific sales document types.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The business partner or customer master data may not have the required partner roles assigned. If the partner role is not assigned to the business partner, the system will not allow its use.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: