M8777 - &1 has no partner role in purchase order &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 777

• Message text: &1 has no partner role in purchase order &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8777 - &1 has no partner role in purchase order &2 ?

  The SAP error message M8777 indicates that there is an issue with the partner roles in a purchase order. Specifically, it means that the system cannot find a partner role for the specified partner in the purchase order. This can occur for various reasons, and here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Partner Role Configuration: The partner role for the vendor or supplier may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Incorrect Vendor Master Data: The vendor master data may not have the necessary partner roles assigned.
  Purchase Order Configuration: The purchase order may not have the correct partner roles defined.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data related to the purchase order or vendor.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Partner Role Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for partner roles in the purchasing module (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Ensure that the necessary partner roles (e.g., vendor, goods supplier) are defined and assigned correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Vendor Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MK03 to display the vendor master data.
  Check if the required partner roles are assigned to the vendor. If not, you may need to update the vendor master data using transaction code MK02.
  
  
  
  Verify Purchase Order Settings:
  
  Open the purchase order in question and check the partner tab to see if the partner roles are correctly assigned.
  If the partner roles are missing, you may need to add them manually or recreate the purchase order.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Inconsistencies:
  
  Run a consistency check on the purchase order and vendor data to identify any discrepancies.
  Correct any inconsistencies found.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on partner roles and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MK03: Display Vendor Master
  MK02: Change Vendor Master
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify partner roles and vendor data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error message M8777 and implement the appropriate solution. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.