How To Fix XB109 - Please enter a valid partner role

XB109 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XB - Message for XAB processing

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Please enter a valid partner role

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XB109 - Please enter a valid partner role ?

  The SAP error message XB109: "Please enter a valid partner role" typically occurs when you are trying to maintain or create a business partner in SAP, and the system cannot find a valid partner role for the entry you are attempting to make. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when working with customer/vendor master data or during the creation of business partner records.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Partner Role: The partner role you are trying to assign does not exist in the system or is not defined for the business partner type you are working with.
  
  Configuration Issues: The partner roles may not be properly configured in the system, or the necessary customizing settings may be missing.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create the specified partner role.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the partner role field, leading to the system not recognizing