How To Fix FTR_GUI709 - &1 Partner &2 in role &3 is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTR_GUI - TR Transaction Management

• Message number: 709

• Message text: &1 Partner &2 in role &3 is not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTR_GUI709 - &1 Partner &2 in role &3 is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message FTR_GUI709 indicates that there is an issue with the partner role assignment in the context of financial transactions, particularly in the area of treasury and risk management. The message typically states that a specific partner (e.g., a business partner or vendor) is not permitted in the specified role for the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Cause:
  
  Role Assignment Issues: The partner (e.g., a business partner) is not assigned to the required role in the system. Each partner can have multiple roles, and if the required role is missing, the system will throw this error.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform actions related to the specified partner in that role.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the use of certain partners in specific roles.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data records of the partner.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Role Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction for managing business partners (e.g., BP transaction).
  Verify that the partner in question is assigned to the required role. If not, you may need to add the appropriate role to the partner.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the partner in the specified role. This may involve checking user roles and profiles in the authorization management.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to partner roles in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO). Ensure that the roles are correctly defined and that there are no restrictions preventing the use of the partner in the specified role.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Review the master data for the partner to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the error message and any additional troubleshooting steps that may be relevant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), FTR_EDIT (for editing financial transactions), and SPRO (for configuration).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the FTR_GUI709 error message.