How To Fix PVJ467 - A partner role is not allowed for partner type 'LS' for the IDoc PriceCat

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PVJ - Messages for PRICAT (cf. VJ)

• Message number: 467

• Message text: A partner role is not allowed for partner type 'LS' for the IDoc PriceCat

What causes this issue?

For the IDoc type PriceCatalogue you can only use the partner type 'LS'
without a partner role.

System Response

When creating the IDoc with the type PriceCatalogue, a standard BAPI
interface is used. Therefore, only the key fields partner number,
partner type and message type are defined for this IDoc type.

How to fix this error?

Define a partner profile for the IDoc type that only contains these 3
key fields.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PVJ467 - A partner role is not allowed for partner type 'LS' for the IDoc PriceCat ?

  The SAP error message PVJ467 indicates that there is an issue with the partner role configuration for a specific partner type ('LS' in this case) when processing an IDoc related to Price Catalog (PriceCat). Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Partner Role Configuration: The partner role assigned to the partner type 'LS' (which typically represents a vendor or supplier) is not valid for the context of the IDoc being processed. This could be due to a misconfiguration in the partner profile or the IDoc type settings.
  IDoc Type Restrictions: The IDoc type being used may have specific requirements or restrictions regarding which partner roles can be associated with which partner types.
  Missing or Incorrect Partner Profile: The partner profile for the specific partner type may not be set up correctly, or the necessary roles may not be defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code WE20 (Partner Profiles).
  Locate the partner profile for the partner type 'LS'.
  Verify that the correct partner roles are assigned and that they are valid for the IDoc type being processed.
  
  
  
  Review IDoc Type Settings:
  
  Use transaction code WE30 to check the IDoc type definition for PriceCat.
  Ensure that the partner roles defined in the IDoc type are compatible with the partner type 'LS'.
  
  
  
  Adjust Partner Role:
  
  If the partner role is indeed incorrect, you may need to change it to a valid role that is allowed for the partner type 'LS'.
  Consult with your functional team or SAP documentation to determine the appropriate roles for the IDoc type.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the IDoc processing again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  IDoc Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to IDocs and partner profiles to understand the relationships between partner types and roles.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring partner profiles for IDocs.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE30: IDoc Types
  WE02: IDoc Display (to monitor IDoc status and errors)
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the PVJ467 error message in SAP. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.