IDOC error when using LSMW+XIF to load business partner data

Question

Hi experts,
    i have configured the LSMW using idoc type 'CRMXIF_PARTNER_SAVE01', but it gives somes errors like below (LSMW_BP456 is the BP no)
E  Partner LSMW_BP456 (4A01EE5D47261621E10000000A0A0ACB ): the following err
W Partner data processed with key PartnerGUID 4A01EE5D47261621E10000000A0A0
W Partner data processed with key PartnerID LSMW_BP456
E No update is defined for BP role 000000
E Validation error occurred: Module CRM_BUPA_MAIN_VAL , BDoc type BUPA_MAIN
E Error status 'A ' calling validation service
In fact i have loaded product succesfully using this interface, so i am sure the basic setting is done for XIF interface.
And i found the error messages come when executing below code in fm 'CRMXIF_PARTNER_SAVE' in debug mode. I am not very familiar with BDOC and it seems that the error occured when processing bdoc.
call MW flow service synchronous (error handled by caller)*
  IF lv_callmode = 'S' OR lv_callmode IS INITIAL.
    CALL METHOD cl_smw_mflow=>validate
Any advice ? thanks

Answer 1

Hi,
I have looked into the issue. If you are trying to create the BP with general role 000000, i think it might not be possible via LSMW.
The error message is correct, because role 000000 is indeed not relevant for update because if you can see in the customising Tx BUSD, 'FLAG - Do not update' will be active. This is the reason why you are getting the error message of 'No update is defined for the role 000000'.
When you insert a partner in role "000000 General Business Partner",the error message "BP role cannot be updated" will be returned. This error message is very specific for this issue. You can create BP in different roles apart from the general role.
Indeed if you try to change the 'Do not update' flag to inactive state and process the LSMW project you will be able to create the BP but it is strictly not recommended.
This role is a technical role which exists for the creation of BP, and immediately you will fall back to other roles available for the partner.
So i feel you need to change the role before you create BP with this role via LSMW.
I hope this helps.
Regards,
Venkat