How To Fix VMD_API033 - Fill partner ID for partner role &1 of supplier &2 in Purch. Org. &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMD_API - Vendor APIs

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Fill partner ID for partner role &1 of supplier &2 in Purch. Org. &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMD_API033 - Fill partner ID for partner role &1 of supplier &2 in Purch. Org. &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message VMD_API033 indicates that there is a missing partner ID for a specific partner role associated with a supplier in a purchasing organization. This error typically arises when trying to create or update a supplier record in the SAP system, and the system requires a partner ID for a specific role (e.g., vendor, contact person, etc.) but cannot find it.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Data: The partner ID for the specified partner role is not filled in the supplier master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The partner roles may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data entered for the supplier or purchasing organization.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or edit partner data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Supplier Master Data:
  
  Go to the supplier master data transaction (e.g., XK02 for changing vendor data).
  Verify that the partner roles are correctly assigned and that the partner IDs are filled in for the required roles.
  
  
  
  Maintain Partner Roles:
  
  If the partner role is missing, you need to add the appropriate partner ID for that role.
  Ensure that the partner ID corresponds to a valid entry in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for partner roles in the customizing settings (transaction SPRO).
  Ensure that the partner roles are correctly defined and linked to the supplier and purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any relevant data consistency checks or reports to identify and correct any inconsistencies in the supplier data.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify partner data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on managing partner roles and supplier data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  XK01 (Create Vendor), XK02 (Change Vendor), XK03 (Display Vendor)
  ME11 (Create Purchasing Info Record), ME12 (Change Purchasing Info Record)
  
  
  
  Partner Roles: Common partner roles include:
  
  0001: Vendor
  0002: Contact Person
  0003: Forwarding Agent
  0004: Payee
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the necessary partner IDs are correctly filled in for the supplier in the purchasing organization.