How To Fix W_EAGLT042 - Contact person is not allowed for PartyBusinessCharacterCode &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_EAGLT - common messages for TradingOrder and TradePriceSpec.Contract

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Contact person is not allowed for PartyBusinessCharacterCode &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_EAGLT042 - Contact person is not allowed for PartyBusinessCharacterCode &1 ?

  The SAP error message W_EAGLT042 indicates that there is an issue with the contact person associated with a business partner in the context of a specific business character code. This error typically arises when the contact person is not permitted for the specified business partner role or character code.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Contact Person: The contact person assigned to the business partner may not be valid for the specified business character code.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not allow the specified contact person for the given business partner role.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data of the business partner or the contact person.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to assign the contact person to the business partner.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for the business partner roles and ensure that the contact person is allowed for the specified business character code.
  Use transaction code BP to check the details of the business partner and the assigned contact person.
  
  
  
  Validate Contact Person:
  
  Ensure that the contact person is correctly defined and active in the system.
  Check if the contact person is assigned to the correct business partner role.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check for any inconsistencies in the master data of both the business partner and the contact person.
  Make sure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action related to the business partner and contact person.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details regarding the business character code and its allowed configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance (to check user authorizations)
  
  
  
  Business Partner Roles: Understand the different roles that a business partner can have and how they relate to contact persons.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solution.