How To Fix ESSC_GENERIC413 - Main partner does not exist as a candidate in logical system &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESSC_GENERIC - ESSC Generic Services

• Message number: 413

• Message text: Main partner does not exist as a candidate in logical system &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESSC_GENERIC413 - Main partner does not exist as a candidate in logical system &1 ?

  The SAP error message ESSC_GENERIC413 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the logical system in the context of the Enterprise Services (ES) or the Employee Self-Service (ESS) functionalities. Specifically, the error states that the "Main partner does not exist as a candidate in logical system &1," where &1 represents the logical system that is being referenced.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Profile: The main partner (which could be a business partner or a user) is not defined in the partner profile for the specified logical system.
  Incorrect Logical System Configuration: The logical system may not be correctly configured to recognize the main partner.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the business partner or the logical system.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system may not have the necessary authorizations to access the partner data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Profiles:
  
  Go to transaction WE20 (Partner Profiles) and verify that the main partner is correctly defined for the logical system in question.
  Ensure that the partner type and partner number are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Logical System Configuration:
  
  Use transaction BD54 to check the configuration of the logical systems.
  Ensure that the logical system is correctly set up and that it is linked to the appropriate client.
  
  
  
  Check Business Partner Data:
  
  Use transaction BP to check if the business partner exists and is correctly set up.
  Ensure that the business partner is marked as a candidate for the relevant processes.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user or system has the necessary authorizations to access the partner data.
  Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  BD54: Logical System Configuration
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring logical systems and partner profiles.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ESSC_GENERIC413 error in your SAP system.