How To Fix WS655 - Partner role &1 not present in partner schema &2 (&3), check input data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 655

• Message text: Partner role &1 not present in partner schema &2 (&3), check input data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS655 - Partner role &1 not present in partner schema &2 (&3), check input data ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS655 Partner role &1 not present in partner schema &2 (&3), check input data
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs in the context of SAP Workflow processing. It indicates that the workflow is trying to determine a partner (a user, role, organizational unit, etc.) for a particular partner role, but the partner role specified is not defined or not assigned in the partner schema being used.
  
  Partner Role &1: The specific partner role ID that the workflow is trying to resolve.
  Partner Schema &2: The partner schema name in which the system is trying to find the partner role.
  &3: Additional information, often the workflow container or object context.
  
  In simpler terms, the workflow expects a certain partner role to be defined in the partner schema, but it is missing. This usually happens when:
  
  The partner schema does not include the required partner role.
  The partner schema is incorrectly assigned or missing in the workflow container.
  The workflow container or the workflow step is referencing a partner role that is not maintained in the partner schema.
  
  
  When does this happen?
  
  During workflow execution, when the system tries to determine the partner (agent) for a workflow step.
  When a workflow step uses a partner role that is not configured in the partner schema.
  When the partner schema assigned to the workflow container is incomplete or incorrect.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check the Partner Schema:
  
  Go to transaction PFTC (Workflow Builder).
  Open the workflow definition.
  Identify the partner schema used in the workflow container or in the step where the error occurs.
  Alternatively, check the partner schema in transaction SWO1 or SWDD.
  
  
  
  Maintain the Partner Schema:
  
  Use transaction SWO1 to display the business object involved.
  Go to the Partner Schema tab.
  Check if the partner role (&1) is defined in the partner schema (&2).
  If missing, add the required partner role to the partner schema.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Container:
  
  Verify that the workflow container has the correct partner schema assigned.
  Make sure the container element that holds the partner schema is correctly filled during workflow start or in preceding steps.
  
  
  
  Check the Workflow Step:
  
  In the workflow step that triggers the error, check the partner assignment.
  Ensure the partner role used in the step matches one defined in the partner schema.
  
  
  
  Test the Partner Schema:
  
  Use transaction SWU3 (Workflow Customizing) to check and maintain partner schemas.
  Test the partner schema to ensure it returns the expected partner for the given role.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing:
  
  If the partner schema is custom, verify that it is correctly maintained and assigned.
  If standard, check for any missing or deleted entries.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Partner Schema: A partner schema is a set of partner roles and their determination rules for a business object. It defines how the system finds the responsible agents for workflow steps.
  Partner Role: Represents a role in the business object (e.g., "Agent", "Owner", "Requester").
  Workflow Container: Holds data objects and partner schemas used during workflow execution.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Cause
  Partner role not defined in the partner schema used by the workflow.
  
  
  Where to Check
  Partner schema maintenance (SWO1), Workflow Builder (PFTC), Workflow container, SWU3.
  
  
  Fix
  Add missing partner role to partner schema or correct partner schema assignment.
  
  
  Result
  Workflow can correctly determine the partner for the role and proceed without error.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact partner role and schema names (&1 and &2), I can help you with more specific instructions.
  
  References:
  
  SAP Help Portal: Workflow Partner Schema
  SAP Notes related to WS655
  SAP Community discussions on workflow partner schema errors
  
  
  Let me know if you need help with the exact steps in your SAP system!