How To Fix W5150 - Partne role &1 cannot be processed by BAPI &2

W5150 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W5 - Messages for MM-WEB Applications and BAPIs

• Message number: 150

• Message text: Partne role &1 cannot be processed by BAPI &2

What causes this issue?

Only the following roles are possible for BAPI &v2&:
IP - invoicing party
GS - goods supplier

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W5150 - Partne role &1 cannot be processed by BAPI &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W5150 - Partner role &1 cannot be processed by BAPI &2
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This warning message indicates that the specified partner role (represented by &1) is not supported or cannot be processed by the particular BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface) identified by &2.
  In SAP, partner roles define the roles of business partners in documents or master data (e.g., sold-to party, ship-to party, payer, etc.). BAPIs are standardized programming interfaces to interact with SAP business objects.
  When you try to use a BAPI to process or update data involving a partner role that the BAPI does not handle, this warning is triggered.
  
  Common Causes:
  
  The BAPI you are using does not support the partner role you are trying to assign or update.
  The partner role is custom or not standard, and the BAPI is designed only for standard roles.
  Incorrect or incomplete partner role data passed