How To Fix E1216 - Partner type & does not exist, display only possible

E1216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E1 - Messages for IDoc Basis

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Partner type & does not exist, display only possible

What causes this issue?

You want to edit a partner profile for the partner type &v1&. However,
this partner type is not available.

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?

If you no longer want to use the partner type &v1&, you must delete its
partner profiles. If partner type &v1& is used, you maintain this using
the transaction <DS:TRAN.WE44>partner types</>. You must then restart
the maintenance of the partner profiles

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E1216 - Partner type & does not exist, display only possible ?

  The SAP error message E1216, which states "Partner type & does not exist, display only possible," typically occurs when there is an issue with the partner type configuration in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of partner functions in various modules, such as Sales and Distribution (SD) or Customer Relationship Management (CRM).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Type Configuration: The specified partner type (e.g., "AG" for sold-to party, "WE" for ship-to party) is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Partner Type: The partner type being referenced in the transaction does not exist in the configuration settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration that lead to the system not recognizing the partner type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the partner type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Navigate to the relevant configuration path