How To Fix T0777 - Partner &1 does not exist in role &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T0 - General Treasury

• Message number: 777

• Message text: Partner &1 does not exist in role &2

What causes this issue?

Correspondence type &V3& is not linked to role &V2&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T0777 - Partner &1 does not exist in role &2 ?

  The SAP error message "T0777 Partner &1 does not exist in role &2" typically indicates that there is an issue with the partner function configuration in the system. This error occurs when the system is trying to access a partner (like a customer, vendor, or other business partner) that is not defined for the specified role in the partner function settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Definition: The partner (e.g., customer or vendor) specified by &1 is not defined in the system for the role specified by &2.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The partner may exist, but it is not assigned to the correct role in the partner function configuration.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that lead to this error.
  Configuration Issues: The partner function configuration may not be set up correctly in the relevant customizing settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Master Data:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., BP for Business Partner) and verify that the partner with ID &1 exists.
  Ensure that the partner is correctly set up for the role &2.
  
  
  
  Verify Role Assignment:
  
  Check the role assignment for the partner. Ensure that the partner is assigned to the correct role in the partner function settings.
  You can do this by navigating to the partner function configuration in the customizing settings (transaction SPRO).
  
  
  
  Review Partner Function Configuration:
  
  In the customizing settings, navigate to the relevant area for partner functions (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Purchasing).
  Ensure that the partner function is correctly defined and that the partner type is correctly assigned to the role.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any relevant data consistency checks or reports to identify and resolve any inconsistencies in the master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on partner functions and roles related to your business processes.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP - Business Partner
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Common Roles: Customer, Vendor, Contact Person, etc.
  Partner Functions: These are specific roles that a partner can play in a business transaction, such as Sold-to Party, Ship-to Party, etc.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message.