How To Fix MN325 - Partner role & is a mandatory role

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MN - Message class for subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 325

• Message text: Partner role & is a mandatory role

What causes this issue?

The system has checked the arrangement partners for rebate arrangement
&V3& (e.g. for the functions "Extend" or "Create with reference").
In the process, it discovered that partner role &V1& in partner schema
&V2& is a mandatory role.

System Response

The function you invoked was performed successfully, but rebate
arrangement &V3& is incompletely maintained.
This may also apply to the rebate arrangement created by extension or
referencing.

How to fix this error?

Please maintain partner role &V1& for the rebate arrangement.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN325 - Partner role & is a mandatory role ?

  The SAP error message MN325 typically indicates that a partner role is mandatory but has not been assigned in the relevant transaction or master data record. This error often occurs in the context of partner functions in various SAP modules, such as Sales and Distribution (SD), Materials Management (MM), or Customer Relationship Management (CRM).
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A partner role that is defined as mandatory in the configuration is not assigned to the business partner or customer/vendor master data.
  The transaction you are trying to execute requires a specific partner role to be filled, but it is missing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MN325 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Required Partner Role:
  
  Check the error message details to identify which partner role is missing. This could be a role like "Sold-to Party," "Ship-to Party," "Payer," etc.
  
  
  
  Access the Relevant Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the relevant master data record (e.g., customer or vendor) in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Assign the Missing Partner Role:
  
  Go to the partner functions tab in the master data record.
  Add the required partner role that is marked as mandatory. Ensure that all necessary details for the partner role are filled in.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, you can check the partner function settings in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that the partner role is correctly defined and marked as mandatory in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Transaction Again:
  
  After assigning the required partner role, try executing the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like XD01 (Create Customer), XD02 (Change Customer), or MK01 (Create Vendor) to access and modify the master data.
  Partner Function Configuration: The partner functions can be configured in the SAP system under the relevant module settings. For example, in SD, you can find this under:
  
  SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Partner Determination ? Define Partner Functions.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on partner functions and their configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant for further assistance.