How To Fix IWO_BAPI711 - Partner maintenance: Referenced partner &1 &2 is already deleted

IWO_BAPI711 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 711

• Message text: Partner maintenance: Referenced partner &1 &2 is already deleted

What causes this issue?

You want to change the data for the partner, who is already assigned to
the order, with the partner role &V1& and partner number &V2&. To do
so, you have used this partner as a reference.
However, partner &V1& &V2& already has a deletion indicator. Thus, this
partner can no longer be changed.

System Response

The system terminates processing.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry or do not use a reference to an existing partner, so
that a new partner can be added.

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_BAPI711 - Partner maintenance: Referenced partner &1 &2 is already deleted ?

  The SAP error message "IWO_BAPI711 Partner maintenance: Referenced partner &1 &2 is already deleted" typically occurs when you are trying to maintain partner data in a business object (like a customer or vendor) and the system indicates that the partner you are referencing has already been deleted or is no longer valid.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Partner: The partner (e.g., a customer or vendor) you are trying to reference has been deleted from the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database where the partner data is not properly synchronized.
  Incorrect Partner Reference: The partner reference you are using may be incorrect or not exist in the current context.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or maintain the partner data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Partner Existence: Check if the partner with the specified ID (represented by &1 and &2 in the error message) exists in the system. You can do this by