How To Fix I4188 - Maintain the obligatory roles for the assigned partner profile

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: I4 - WCM: Work Clearance Management

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Maintain the obligatory roles for the assigned partner profile

What causes this issue?

If the <DS:GLOS.36B833AD332A0BF0E10000009B38F984>mandatory roles</> in
the <DS:GLOS.3526C7B6AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>partner determination
procedure</> have not been maintained, then the
<DS:GLOS.37031232C5921842E10000009B38F974>WCM object</> &V& cannot be
saved.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message I4188 - Maintain the obligatory roles for the assigned partner profile ?

  The SAP error message I4188, "Maintain the obligatory roles for the assigned partner profile," typically occurs in the context of partner profiles in SAP, particularly when dealing with Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or other forms of data exchange between systems. This error indicates that the system requires certain roles to be assigned to a partner profile, but those roles are either missing or not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Roles: The partner profile does not have the obligatory roles assigned that are required for the specific business process.
  Incorrect Configuration: The roles that are supposed to be assigned may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Partner Profile Issues: The partner profile itself may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to process transactions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the I4188 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access Partner Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code WE20 (Partner Profiles).
  Locate the partner profile that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Check Roles:
  
  Review the roles assigned to the partner profile.
  Ensure that all obligatory roles are included. These roles are typically defined in the system and may vary based on the specific business process (e.g., EDI, IDoc processing).
  
  
  
  Add Missing Roles:
  
  If any obligatory roles are missing, add them to the partner profile.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Validate Configuration:
  
  After making changes, validate the configuration by testing the relevant transaction or process that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about which roles are obligatory, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional team to understand the specific requirements for your business scenario.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made are transported to the quality and production environments as necessary.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE21: Port Definition
  WE30: IDoc Types
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for EDI and partner profile configuration to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the I4188 error and ensure that your partner profiles are correctly configured for the required business processes.