How To Fix WTY096 - &1 is not a valid partner role (neither customer nor vendor)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WTY - Warranty processing

• Message number: 096

• Message text: &1 is not a valid partner role (neither customer nor vendor)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WTY096 - &1 is not a valid partner role (neither customer nor vendor) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WTY096 &1 is not a valid partner role (neither customer nor vendor)
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system encounters a partner role in a business transaction that is not defined or recognized as a valid partner role for either a customer or a vendor in the system. In other words, the partner role specified (represented by &1 in the message) is not assigned or configured as a partner role in the relevant master data or customizing settings.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  The partner role used in a document or transaction is missing in the partner determination procedure.
  The partner role is not assigned to the customer or vendor master record.
  Incorrect or incomplete partner role configuration in the customizing settings.
  Using a partner role that is not valid for the business object or transaction type.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Partner Role in the Transaction:
  
  Identify the partner role code that caused the error (the &1 placeholder in the message).
  Verify if this partner role is valid for the business object (customer/vendor) involved.
  
  
  
  Verify Partner Role Configuration:
  
  Go to SPRO ? SAP Reference IMG ?
  
  For Customers:
  
  Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Partner Determination ? Set Up Partner Determination
  
  For Vendors:
  
  Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Partner Determination ? Set Up Partner Determination
  Check if the partner role is defined and assigned correctly in the partner determination procedure.
  
  
  
  Check Customer/Vendor Master Data:
  
  Open the customer or vendor master record.
  Verify if the partner role is assigned or maintained properly.
  If missing, add the correct partner role.
  
  
  
  Adjust Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  If the partner role is missing in the partner determination procedure, add it.
  Ensure the partner function is valid for the transaction type and business object.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing for Partner Roles:
  
  Check if the partner role is defined in the system (transaction code VOPA for SD partner roles).
  If the partner role is custom or new, ensure it is properly created and assigned.
  
  
  
  Test the Transaction Again:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, retry the transaction to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VOPA – Maintain Partner Roles (Sales and Distribution)
  SPRO – Customizing Implementation Guide
  VD02 / XD02 – Change Customer Master
  MK02 – Change Vendor Master
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Sometimes, specific SAP Notes may address partner role issues or provide patches/fixes.
  Partner Determination Procedures:
  
  Understanding partner determination is crucial for resolving partner role errors. Partner determination controls which partners are required or optional in a transaction.
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WTY096 &1 is not a valid partner role (neither customer nor vendor) indicates that the partner role used is not recognized as valid for the customer or vendor in the system. The fix involves verifying and correcting the partner role configuration in customizing and master data.
  
  If you provide the exact partner role code or transaction context, I can help with more specific guidance!