How To Fix ME351 - Please enter a valid partner role


ME351 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

  • Message number: 351

  • Message text: Please enter a valid partner role

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  • What causes this issue?

    The partner role you entered is not included in schema &V1&, which is
    assigned to the purchasing document type.

    How to fix this error?

    Enter a partner role that is defined in the partner schema (you can
    view the permissible partner roles using the input help), or add the
    partner role to schema &V1& in Customizing for Purchasing.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME351 - Please enter a valid partner role ?
    The SAP error message ME351, which states "Please enter a valid partner role," typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions, when the system expects a valid partner role to be specified but does not find one.
    
    Cause: Missing Partner Role: The partner role (e.g., vendor, supplier) is not specified in the document. Invalid Partner Role: The partner role entered does not exist or is not valid in the system.
    Configuration Issues: The partner roles may not be properly configured in the system, or the necessary settings for the document type may be missing. Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the vendor or partner roles.
    Solution: Check Partner Role: Ensure that you are entering a valid partner role. Common partner roles include: VN: Vendor SP: Supplier AG: Agent SH: Ship-to party BP: Business Partner Verify that the role you are trying to use is defined in the system. Maintain Partner Roles:

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