How To Fix IWO_BAPI703 - Partner maintenance: Referenced partner &1 &2 is not assigned

IWO_BAPI703 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IWO_BAPI - BAPIs for ALM Orders: Messages

• Message number: 703

• Message text: Partner maintenance: Referenced partner &1 &2 is not assigned

What causes this issue?

When changing a partner in the maintenance- or service order, you want
to refer to an existing entry with partner role &V1& and partner number
&V2&. However, this partner is not assigned to the order.

System Response

The system terminates processing.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries.
If you want to refer to an existing entry in the partner overview, you
must create the reference using complete specifications to the partner
to be changed. If no partner with the specified combination is assigned
to the order, then the system cannot determine which partner should be
changed.
If you want to add a partner, you cannot specify a reference partner.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IWO_BAPI703 - Partner maintenance: Referenced partner &1 &2 is not assigned ?

  The SAP error message IWO_BAPI703 indicates that there is an issue with partner maintenance in the context of a business transaction, typically related to the assignment of partners in a business object (like a maintenance order, service order, etc.). The message specifically states that a referenced partner (identified by &1 and &2) is not assigned, which means that the system cannot find the necessary partner information for the transaction you are trying to execute.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Assignment: The partner (e.g., vendor, customer, or other business partner) has not been assigned to the relevant business object.
  Incorrect Partner Role: The partner may not have the correct role assigned that is required for the transaction.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that prevent the partner from being recognized.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for partner determination may not be set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Assignment:
  
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