How To Fix ME329 - Role &1 not defined in master record for supplier &2

ME329 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 329

• Message text: Role &1 not defined in master record for supplier &2

What causes this issue?

The supplier may only operate as a partner for other suppliers (e.g. as
ordering address or invoicing party), not as the supplier who actually
fulfills the order.

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?

If this is a warning message, you can ignore it.
If this is an error message add partner role &V1& to the supplier master
record:
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME329 - Role &1 not defined in master record for supplier &2 ?

  The SAP error message ME329 indicates that a specific role defined in the master record for a supplier is not available or not defined. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform an action related to a supplier (vendor) in the SAP system, such as creating or updating a purchase order, and the system cannot find the necessary role associated with that supplier.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Role Definition: The supplier master record does not have the required role defined. Roles in SAP are used to categorize suppliers based on their functions (e.g., purchasing, invoicing).
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the supplier roles may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the supplier master data, such as missing or incomplete information.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Supplier Master Data:
  
  Go to the supplier master data transaction (e.g., XK03 for display).
  Verify that the supplier has the necessary roles assigned. You can check