How To Fix EIP002 - The document does not contain the business partner role &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EIP - Foreign Trade: Messages for Log Printout

• Message number: 002

• Message text: The document does not contain the business partner role &1

What causes this issue?

The system tried to read business partner function &V1& from the
corresponding business document. However, you did not enter this
business partner function in the document. Therefore, the system cannot
determine characteristic &V3&.

System Response

The system issues an error message.

How to fix this error?

If possible, maintain business partner function &V1& in the business
document. If you can no longer change the business document, use the
manual change function of characteristic &V3& using the respective
maintenance function. Note that manual changes are only possible for
the INTRASTAT and EXTRASTAT declaration types. You have to update the
declaration data prior to follow-up processing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EIP002 - The document does not contain the business partner role &1 ?

  The SAP error message EIP002, which states "The document does not contain the business partner role &1," typically occurs in scenarios where a business partner (BP) is expected to have a specific role assigned to it, but that role is missing in the document being processed. This error is common in various SAP modules, particularly in logistics and finance, where business partners are used to represent customers, vendors, or other entities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business Partner Role: The primary cause of this error is that the business partner associated with the document does not have the required role assigned. For example, if you are processing a sales order, the business partner must have the role of "Customer" assigned.
  Incorrect Business Partner Assignment: The document may be referencing a business partner that is not correctly set up or does not have the necessary roles.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the correct roles from being assigned or recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Roles:
  
  Go to the Business Partner transaction (BP) in SAP.
  Enter the business partner number and check the roles assigned to it.
  Ensure that the required role (e.g., Customer, Vendor) is assigned to the business partner.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the required role is missing, you can add it by editing the business partner and assigning the necessary role.
  Make sure to save the changes.
  
  
  
  Review Document Configuration:
  
  Check the document type and ensure that it is configured to recognize the business partner roles correctly.
  Review any related customizing settings in the SAP system that may affect business partner role assignments.
  
  
  
  Test the Document Again:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try processing the document again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Roles: In SAP, business partners can have multiple roles, such as Customer, Vendor, Employee, etc. Each role defines the specific functions and data relevant to that partner in the system.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), and possibly others related to the specific document type you are working with (e.g., VA01 for sales orders).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for more information on business partner configuration and role management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EIP002 error and ensure that your business partner is correctly set up for the document you are processing.