How To Fix ISJP103 - Entered payer (&) has not the role 'Payer'.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ISJP - Message class for invoice summary

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Entered payer (&) has not the role 'Payer'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ISJP103 - Entered payer (&) has not the role 'Payer'. ?

  The SAP error message ISJP103 indicates that the entered payer does not have the required role of 'Payer' in the system. This typically occurs in scenarios where a business transaction requires a specific role to be assigned to a customer or business partner, and the system checks for this role before proceeding.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Role Assignment: The customer or business partner you are trying to use as a payer does not have the 'Payer' role assigned in the system.
  Incorrect Customer Master Data: The customer master data may not be set up correctly, or the specific role may have been inadvertently removed.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the payer ID or name entered in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code XD02 (Change Customer) or BP (Business Partner) depending on your SAP version.
  Enter the customer ID and check the roles assigned to the customer.
  Ensure that the 'Payer' role is assigned. If it is not, you will need to add it.
  
  
  
  Assign the Payer Role:
  
  If the 'Payer' role is missing, you can add it by selecting the appropriate role from the list of available roles and saving the changes.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the payer ID or name you entered in the transaction to ensure it is correct.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes to customer master data, contact your SAP administrator or the relevant department responsible for maintaining customer data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XD02: Change Customer (General Data)
  BP: Business Partner (for newer SAP versions)
  
  
  
  Role Management: Understanding how roles are assigned in SAP is crucial. Roles can be managed in the customer master data and are essential for defining the functions a customer can perform in the system.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on managing customer roles and master data.
  
  
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and edit customer master data. If not, you may need to request access from your system administrator.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ISJP103 error and successfully proceed with your transaction.