How To Fix MN336 - 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: 336

• Message text: Partner role & is a mandatory role

What causes this issue?

The system has checked the contact persons for rebate arrangement &V3&
(the arrangement number is missing in the case of the function "Create
rebate arrangement").
In the process, it discovered that partner role &V1& in partner schema
&V2& of arrangement type &V4& is a mandatory role.

System Response

It is not possible to save rebate arrangement &V3& because it is
incompletely maintained.

How to fix this error?

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN336 - Partner role & is a mandatory role ?

  The SAP error message MN336 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), Material Management (MM), or Customer Relationship Management (CRM).
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A required partner role (e.g., sold-to party, ship-to party, payer, etc.) is not assigned to a business partner or customer/vendor master record.
  The configuration settings in the partner determination procedure require that specific partner roles be filled in for the transaction to proceed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MN336 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Partner Roles:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., sales order, purchase order) where the error occurred.
  Check the partner tab or section to see if the mandatory partner roles are filled in.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Partner Roles:
  
  If the required partner roles are missing, you need to assign them. This can be done by:
  
  Creating or editing the business partner/customer/vendor master record to include the necessary partner roles.
  For example, in the case of a sales order, ensure that the sold-to party and ship-to party are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Check the partner determination procedure in the configuration settings to understand which roles are marked as mandatory.
  You can access this through the SPRO transaction (Customizing) and navigate to the relevant module (e.g., Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Partner Determination).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to partner functions and roles for additional guidance on how to set them up correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner), VD01 (Create Customer), XD01 (Create Customer - General), or ME21N (Create Purchase Order) depending on the context.
  Configuration: Understanding the configuration of partner determination procedures is crucial. This includes knowing how to set up partner roles and their mandatory status.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to partner roles and master data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error.