How To Fix ME364 - Partner role '&1' not allowed for suppliers of account group &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 364

• Message text: Partner role '&1' not allowed for suppliers of account group &2

What causes this issue?

There is no provision for suppliers of account group &V2& to assume the
partner role '&V1&'.

How to fix this error?

Enter a different partner or mark the supplier's account group as
allowed for the partner role '&V1&'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME364 - Partner role '&1' not allowed for suppliers of account group &2 ?

  The SAP error message ME364 indicates that there is an issue with the partner role assigned to a supplier in relation to the account group. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a supplier master record and the partner role you are attempting to assign is not permitted for the specified account group.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Partner Role: The partner role you are trying to assign (represented by &1 in the error message) is not allowed for the account group (represented by &2) of the supplier.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not allow certain partner roles for specific account groups. This is often defined in the customizing settings for vendor master data.
  Missing Configuration: The partner role may not be configured correctly in the system for the specified account group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Role Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP customizing transaction SPRO.
  Navigate to Logistics > Materials Management > Vendor Master > Define Partner Roles.
  Check the configuration for the account group in question and ensure that the partner role you are trying to use is allowed.
  
  
  
  Modify Account Group Settings:
  
  If the partner role is not allowed for the account group, you may need to either:
  
  Change the account group of the supplier to one that allows the desired partner role.
  Modify the configuration to allow the partner role for the current account group.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator to understand the implications of changing partner role settings and account groups.
  
  
  Use Valid Partner Roles: Ensure that you are using a partner role that is valid for the supplier's account group. You can check the allowed partner roles for a specific account group in the vendor master data settings.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MK01 (Create Vendor), MK02 (Change Vendor), or MK03 (Display Vendor) to work with vendor master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to partner roles and account groups.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to vendor master data and partner roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME364 error and successfully manage the partner roles for your suppliers in SAP.