How To Fix ME363 - Partner role '&' may not be deleted

ME363 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 363

• Message text: Partner role '&' may not be deleted

What causes this issue?

The partner role &V1& is marked as "unchangeable" in the partner
determination schema that is assigned to the document type. For this
reason it cannot be deleted.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME363 - Partner role '&' may not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message ME363, which states "Partner role '&' may not be deleted," typically occurs when you attempt to delete a partner role from a purchasing document (like a purchase order or a vendor master) that is not allowed to be removed. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  
  Mandatory Partner Roles: Some partner roles are mandatory for certain purchasing documents. For example, roles like "Vendor" or "Purchasing Organization" may be required and cannot be deleted.
  
  
  Document Status: If the purchasing document is in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., it is already processed or completed), you may not be able to delete partner roles.
  
  
  Customizations: Custom configurations in your SAP system may enforce certain rules regarding partner roles that prevent deletion.
  
  
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the partner role you are trying to delete, such as open transactions or linked