How To Fix ERP_SALES_LCM011 - Partner role &1 is unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ERP_SALES_LCM - Messages for Lean Customer and Customer Fact Sheet

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Partner role &1 is unknown

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ERP_SALES_LCM011 - Partner role &1 is unknown ?

  The SAP error message ERP_SALES_LCM011 indicates that a partner role specified in a sales document (like a sales order or quotation) is not recognized by the system. This can occur for various reasons, such as configuration issues or incorrect data entry.
  Cause
  
  Incorrect Partner Role: The partner role specified in the sales document does not exist in the system or is not defined for the relevant business partner.
  Configuration Issues: The partner role may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the customizing settings.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect entry when specifying the partner role in the sales document.
  Missing Business Partner: The business partner associated with the partner role may not be created or activated in the system.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Partner Role Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Partner Determination > Partner Determination Procedure.
  Ensure that the partner role in question is defined and correctly assigned to the relevant partner determination procedure.
  
  
  
  Verify Business Partner:
  
  Check if the business partner associated with the partner role exists in the system.
  Use transaction code BP to search for the business partner and verify its roles.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Review the sales document where the error occurred and ensure that the partner role is entered correctly without any typos.
  
  
  
  Check Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the partner determination procedure assigned to the sales document type includes the partner role in question.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  VOTXN: Partner Determination Procedure Configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance related to partner roles.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify partner roles and business partners.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the ERP_SALES_LCM011 error message.