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

WTY096 - Overview

• 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