How To Fix EDI_SD003 - Business partner for role &1 cannot be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDI_SD - Messages for EDI SD Integration

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Business partner for role &1 cannot be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDI_SD003 - Business partner for role &1 cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message EDI_SD003, which states "Business partner for role &1 cannot be determined," typically occurs in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) processes, particularly when dealing with business partners in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a business partner that matches the specified role in the transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business Partner Data: The business partner may not be created or may not have the required role assigned in the system.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The role specified in the error message may not be correctly assigned to the business partner.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the EDI settings or in the business partner settings.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data between the EDI message and the business partner data in SAP.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Creation:
  
  Ensure that the business partner exists in the system. You can check this using transaction code BP (Business Partner).
  Verify that the business partner has been created with the correct roles (e.g., customer, vendor) that are required for the transaction.
  
  
  
  Verify Role Assignment:
  
  Go to the business partner details and check if the required role (indicated by &1 in the error message) is assigned to the business partner.
  If the role is missing, you can add it by editing the business partner.
  
  
  
  Review EDI Configuration:
  
  Check the EDI configuration settings to ensure that they are correctly set up to map the business partner roles.
  Ensure that the partner profiles and message types are correctly configured in transaction WE20.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Ensure that the data being sent in the EDI message matches the expected format and values in SAP.
  If necessary, perform a data consistency check to identify any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the determination of the business partner is failing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE21: Port Definition
  WE60: EDI Message Types
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on business partner roles and EDI configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the EDI_SD003 error message in SAP.