How To Fix W_CB287 - Eligible partner must not be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 287

• Message text: Eligible partner must not be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB287 - Eligible partner must not be deleted ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message W_CB287: Eligible partner must not be deleted:
  
  Error Message:
  W_CB287 - Eligible partner must not be deleted
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs in SAP when you attempt to delete a business partner (BP) or a partner function that is marked as "eligible" in a contract or business transaction. An eligible partner is typically a partner who has a critical role in the business process, such as a payer, bill-to party, or any partner whose presence is mandatory for the transaction or contract to be valid.
  In other words, the system prevents deletion because the partner is essential for the integrity of the business transaction or contract, and removing it could lead to inconsistencies or incomplete data.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When trying to delete a partner function from a contract or sales document.
  When attempting to delete a business partner who is assigned as an eligible partner in a contract or transaction.
  During contract or sales document processing where partner roles are validated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Roles:
  
  Identify the partner function that is marked as eligible in the contract or document.
  Use transaction codes like VA43 (Display Contract), VA42 (Change Contract), or BP (Business Partner) to review partner assignments.
  
  
  
  Do Not Delete Eligible Partners:
  
  Since the partner is essential, avoid deleting the eligible partner directly.
  Instead, if the partner needs to be changed, replace the eligible partner with another valid partner rather than deleting.
  
  
  
  Change Partner Function:
  
  If you need to remove the partner, first assign a new eligible partner in the partner function.
  Then delete or change the original partner.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing:
  
  In some cases, the eligibility of partner functions is defined in customizing.
  Use transaction SPRO ? Logistics Execution ? Shipping ? Basic Shipping Functions ? Partner Determination ? Define Partner Functions.
  Review which partner functions are marked as eligible and adjust if business requirements have changed.
  
  
  
  Consult Business Process Owners:
  
  Since eligible partners are critical, consult with business process owners before making changes to partner assignments.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Partner Determination Procedure: The eligibility of partners is controlled by partner determination procedures in sales and distribution (SD) or contract management.
  Partner Functions: Common partner functions include Sold-to party, Ship-to party, Bill-to party, Payer, etc.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to partner deletion and eligibility.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP – Business Partner Maintenance
  VA42/VA43 – Change/Display Contract
  VA01/VA02 – Create/Change Sales Order
  SPRO – Customizing for Partner Determination
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Attempt to delete a partner marked as "eligible" in a contract or business transaction.
  
  
  Effect
  System prevents deletion to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Solution
  Replace the eligible partner with another valid partner before deletion; do not delete directly.
  
  
  Related Info
  Partner determination procedures, partner functions, and customizing settings in SPRO.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific transaction or scenario where this error occurs, I can help with more tailored steps.