How To Fix WEBFI_MASTER003 - Partner category &1 is not permitted

WEBFI_MASTER003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WEBFI_MASTER - Web Financials: Business Partner Master Data

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Partner category &1 is not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WEBFI_MASTER003 - Partner category &1 is not permitted ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WEBFI_MASTER003 Partner category &1 is not permitted
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP when you try to assign or use a partner category that is not allowed or not defined for the particular business object or transaction. Specifically, in the context of SAP Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM) or SAP Credit Management (often related to Web UI or partner functions in FI-CA or FSCM), the system checks whether the partner category you are trying to assign is permitted for the master data or the business partner role.
  The placeholder &1 in the message will be replaced by the actual partner category code that is not permitted.
  Common reasons include:
  
  The partner category is not maintained or activated in the customizing for the relevant business partner role.
  The partner category is not allowed for the specific transaction or master data object.
  Missing or incorrect configuration in partner determination procedures.
  Attempting to assign a partner category that is