How To Fix MEOUT201 - Partner role &1 cannot be changed according to partner schema &2

MEOUT201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEOUT - New Business Logic for Outline Agreements

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Partner role &1 cannot be changed according to partner schema &2

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to change partner role &V1& via the BAPI for changing
outline agreements. However, this partner role is unchangeable according
to the Customizing setting for partner schema &V2&.

System Response

The BAPI ignored your attempted change.

How to fix this error?

Check the settings for partner determination for scheduling agreements
or contracts in Customizing for Purchasing.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MEOUT201 - Details

• The SAP error message MEOUT201 indicates that there is an issue with changing the partner role for a specific business partner in the context of a partner schema. This error typically arises in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or contracts, where partner roles (like vendor, customer, etc.) are defined.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to change the partner role of a business partner in a way that is not allowed according to the defined partner schema. The partner schema defines which roles are permissible for a given business partner and under what conditions they can be modified. If the change you are trying to make violates these rules, SAP will throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MEOUT201 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Partner Schema: Review the partner schema associated with the business partner. Ensure that the role you are trying to assign or change is