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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 to the BAPI.
  Using a BAPI for a business object that does not include the partner role in its partner function list.
  
  
  Example Scenario:
  
  Using BAPI_SALESORDER_CREATEFROMDAT2 to create a sales order and passing a partner role that is not valid for sales orders (e.g., a partner role used in deliveries but not in sales orders).
  Using a customer master BAPI and passing a partner role that is only valid in vendor master or vice versa.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check the BAPI documentation:
  
  Verify which partner roles are supported by the BAPI you are using.
  SAP Help Portal or SE37 (Function Builder) can provide documentation on the BAPI interface.
  
  
  
  Validate partner roles:
  
  Ensure that the partner role you are passing is valid for the business object and BAPI.
  Use standard partner roles defined in SAP for the specific business object.
  
  
  
  Adjust your input data:
  
  Remove or replace unsupported partner roles before calling the BAPI.
  If you need to process a partner role not supported by the BAPI, consider alternative methods or BAPIs.
  
  
  
  Enhance or customize (if necessary):
  
  If a custom partner role must be processed, you may need to enhance the BAPI or use user exits/BAdIs to handle it.
  Consult with your SAP development team for possible enhancements.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Use transaction SE37 to test the BAPI with different partner roles.
  Debug the BAPI call to see where the partner role is rejected.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SE37: Test and analyze BAPI function modules.
  Partner Roles: Defined in customizing under Sales and Distribution or Customer/Vendor master data.
  BAPI Documentation: Available in SAP Help or via SE37.
  Common BAPIs with partner roles:  
  
  BAPI_SALESORDER_CREATEFROMDAT2  
  BAPI_CUSTOMER_CREATEFROMDATA1  
  BAPI_VENDOR_CREATE  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for message W5150 in SAP Support Portal for any specific notes or patches.
  
  
  If you provide the exact BAPI name and partner role you are using, I can help you identify the supported roles or suggest alternatives.
  
  Summary:
  
  The warning W5150 means the partner role you are trying to process is not supported by the BAPI you are using. Check the BAPI documentation for supported partner roles, adjust your input accordingly, or consider alternative approaches if you need to process unsupported roles.
  
  If you need further assistance, feel free to ask!