How To Fix /PRA/BUSINESS_PARTNE102 - &1 not a valid PRA owner

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/BUSINESS_PARTNE -

• Message number: 102

• Message text: &1 not a valid PRA owner

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PRA/BUSINESS_PARTNE102 - &1 not a valid PRA owner ?

  The SAP error message /PRA/BUSINESS_PARTNE102 &1 not a valid PRA owner typically occurs in the context of the SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PRA) module. This error indicates that the specified business partner (BP) is not recognized as a valid owner for a particular project or portfolio.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Business Partner: The business partner ID provided in the error message does not exist in the system or is not properly configured as a PRA owner.
  Missing Assignments: The business partner may not have the necessary roles or assignments that qualify them as a PRA owner.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the business partner or the project.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or assign the business partner as an owner.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Business Partner:
  
  Check if the business partner ID mentioned in the error message exists in the system.
  Use transaction code BP to search for the business partner and verify its details.
  
  
  
  Check Roles and Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the business partner has the appropriate roles assigned that qualify them as a PRA owner.
  You can check the roles assigned to the business partner in the Business Partner transaction.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Review the project or portfolio data to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  If needed, run any data consistency checks available in the PRA module.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to perform the action has the necessary authorizations to assign or view the business partner as a PRA owner.
  Consult with your SAP security team if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to the PRA module and business partner configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), CJ20N (Project Builder), and CJI3 (Project Actual Line Items) for managing projects and business partners.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.