How To Fix O7402 - No partner role was selected from list.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O7 - IS-Oil: MRN Marketing Retail Network messages

• Message number: 402

• Message text: No partner role was selected from list.

What causes this issue?

You did not select a partner role entry from the list of permissible
partner roles for location type.

System Response

Processing continues.

How to fix this error?

Select possible entries (F4) again if you wish to select a partner role,
otherwise continue.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O7402 - No partner role was selected from list. ?

  The SAP error message O7402, "No partner role was selected from list," typically occurs in the context of partner determination in SAP, particularly when dealing with business partners in sales and distribution (SD), materials management (MM), or other modules that involve partner roles.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Missing Partner Role: The system expects a partner role to be selected, but none has been chosen from the available list.
  Configuration Issues: The partner determination procedure may not be correctly configured, leading to the absence of partner roles.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have skipped the selection of a partner role during data entry or processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the O7402 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Select a Partner Role:
  
  When prompted, ensure that you select a valid partner role from the list provided. This is often done in the partner determination screen where you can choose roles like Sold-to Party, Ship-to Party, etc.
  
  
  
  Check Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for partner determination (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area (e.g., Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Partner Determination > Partner Determination Procedure).
  Ensure that the partner roles are correctly defined and assigned to the relevant document types.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the business partner or customer to ensure that the necessary partner roles are maintained.
  Ensure that the partner roles are active and correctly assigned to the business partner.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  If users are frequently encountering this error, consider providing training on how to properly select partner roles during transactions.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, you may need to debug the transaction to identify if there are any customizations or enhancements that are affecting the partner determination process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  BP (Business Partner)
  VD01, VD02, VD03 (Customer Master Data)
  VK01, VK02, VK03 (Customer Pricing)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on partner determination and configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the O7402 error and ensure that partner roles are correctly selected in your SAP transactions.