How To Fix O7404 - No partner role technical category was selected from list.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 404

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

What causes this issue?

You did not select a partner role technical category
entry from the list of permissible
partner role technical categories for the current partner role.

System Response

Processing continues.

How to fix this error?

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O7404 - No partner role technical category was selected from list. ?

  The SAP error message O7404, "No partner role technical category was selected from list," typically occurs in the context of partner determination in SAP, particularly when dealing with business partners in modules like Sales and Distribution (SD) or Customer Relationship Management (CRM). This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid partner role that has been defined for the transaction or document you are working with.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Role Configuration: The partner role that is required for the transaction has not been configured in the system.
  Incorrect Partner Determination Procedure: The partner determination procedure assigned to the document type may not include the necessary partner roles.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data records for the business partners involved.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the partner roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Role Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to the relevant section for partner determination (e.g., Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Partner Determination > Define Partner Functions).
  Ensure that the required partner roles are defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Check the partner determination procedure assigned to the document type you are working with.
  Ensure that the necessary partner roles are included in the procedure.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the business partners involved in the transaction. Ensure that the partner roles are correctly assigned to the business partners.
  Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to review and edit the business partner data.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the partner roles. This may involve checking user roles and profiles in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO for configuration.
  BP for managing business partners.
  SU01 for user management.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on partner determination and configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional insights.