How To Fix FVD_REPAY169 - This is not a partner with the role 'Recoverer'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVD_REPAY - Messages for Payoff

• Message number: 169

• Message text: This is not a partner with the role 'Recoverer'

What causes this issue?

This business partner is not a recoverer.
Either no business partner exists with this number or the role of
recoverer is not assigned to this business partner.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FVD_REPAY169 - This is not a partner with the role 'Recoverer' ?

  The SAP error message FVD_REPAY169 indicates that the system is unable to process a repayment because the specified partner does not have the required role of 'Recoverer'. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly in the area of debt recovery or loan repayment processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Role Assignment: The partner (customer or vendor) involved in the transaction does not have the role of 'Recoverer' assigned in the system.
  Incorrect Partner Data: The partner data may be incorrectly configured or the wrong partner may have been selected for the transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the partner roles in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Roles:
  
  Navigate to the partner master data in SAP.
  Verify that the partner in question has the role 'Recoverer' assigned. If not, you will need to assign this role.
  
  
  
  Assign the Role:
  
  If the role is missing, you can assign it by editing the partner master data. This typically involves:
  
  Going to the transaction code for maintaining partner master data (e.g., BP for Business Partner).
  Finding the relevant partner and editing their roles to include 'Recoverer'.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Ensure that the correct partner is being used in the transaction. If the wrong partner is selected, correct it and try the transaction again.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, check the configuration settings for partner roles in the relevant customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the role 'Recoverer' is properly defined and linked to the appropriate partner types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to check partner details.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on partner roles and their configurations.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FVD_REPAY169 and successfully process the repayment transaction.