How To Fix WY088 - Supplier & has account group &: Partner data can only be displayed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WY - Supplier Master

• Message number: 088

• Message text: Supplier & has account group &: Partner data can only be displayed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WY088 - Supplier & has account group &: Partner data can only be displayed ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WY088 - Supplier & has account group &: Partner data can only be displayed
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to change or maintain partner data for a supplier master record whose account group is configured as display-only for partner data. In other words, the supplier's account group settings allow only display access to partner data, not changes or updates.
  The account group controls the field selection and the allowed activities (create, change, display) for the supplier master data, including partner functions. If the account group is set to display partner data only, any attempt to modify partner data will trigger this error.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Supplier master data in SAP is divided into different segments, including general data, company code data, purchasing data, and partner functions.
  Partner functions define relationships like ordering address, invoicing party, etc.
  The account group assigned to a supplier controls which fields are mandatory, optional, or suppressed, and also controls the allowed actions on partner data.
  If the account group is set to display-only for partner data, you cannot edit or add partner functions for suppliers in this group.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the account group settings:
  
  Go to transaction OBD3 (Define Account Groups for Vendors).
  Select the relevant account group.
  Check the field selection group for partner data.
  Verify if the partner data is set to display only.
  
  
  
  Modify the account group settings if changes are required:
  
  If you want to allow changes to partner data, adjust the field selection settings to allow change or create/change for partner data.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Use the correct transaction and authorization:
  
  Ensure you are using the correct transaction for changing partner data (e.g., XK02 for changing vendor master).
  Verify that your user has the necessary authorizations to change partner data.
  
  
  
  If changes to account group are not possible:
  
  You may need to create a new supplier master record with an account group that allows partner data changes.
  Or, maintain partner data only in the allowed manner (display only).
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Account Group Configuration: Controls the behavior of vendor master data fields and partner functions.
  Partner Functions: Examples include ordering address (WE), invoicing party (RE), goods supplier (LF), etc.
  Transactions:
  
  XK01 - Create Vendor
  XK02 - Change Vendor
  XK03 - Display Vendor
  
  
  Field Selection: Determines which fields are mandatory, optional, or suppressed for each account group.
  Authorization: User roles and authorizations may also restrict changes to partner data.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Attempt to change partner data for a supplier whose account group allows only display of partner data.
  Solution: Adjust account group settings in OBD3 to allow changes to partner data or use an account group that permits changes.
  Related Info: Account group controls field selection and allowed actions; partner functions define supplier relationships.
  
  
  If you need help with the exact steps in OBD3 or further troubleshooting, feel free to ask!