How To Fix PAB047 - Partner role &1 not found for supplier &2

PAB047 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PAB - JIT calls

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Partner role &1 not found for supplier &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PAB047 - Partner role &1 not found for supplier &2 ?

  The SAP error message PAB047 indicates that a specific partner role is not found for a given supplier in the system. This error typically arises in the context of partner functions in SAP, which are used to define the roles of different business partners (such as suppliers, customers, etc.) in various transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Role: The specified partner role (e.g., vendor, supplier) is not defined in the system for the supplier in question.
  Incorrect Configuration: The partner role may not be correctly configured in the system or may not be assigned to the supplier.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data for the supplier, leading to the inability to find the required partner role.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the partner roles for the supplier.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Role Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) or MK02 (Change Vendor) and check if