How To Fix 60402 - First assign a partner

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 60 - Real Estate

• Message number: 402

• Message text: First assign a partner

What causes this issue?

No partner data has been entered for the application or the
co-applicant, i.e. no names or addresses have been entered.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Create or assign partner data.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 60402 - First assign a partner ?

  The SAP error message "60402 - First assign a partner" typically occurs in the context of partner determination in SAP, particularly when dealing with business partners in sales and distribution (SD), customer relationship management (CRM), or similar modules. This error indicates that a required partner (such as a sold-to party, ship-to party, or payer) has not been assigned to the transaction you are trying to process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Assignment: The most common cause is that the transaction (like a sales order, delivery, or invoice) does not have the necessary partner information assigned.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the partner determination procedure in the configuration settings, which could lead to partners not being automatically assigned.
  Data Inconsistencies: If the business partner data is incomplete or inconsistent, it may prevent the assignment of partners.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign Partners Manually:
  
  Go to the transaction where the error occurred (e.g., sales order creation).
  Navigate to the partner tab and manually assign the required partners (e.g., sold-to party, ship-to party, payer).
  
  
  
  Check Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the partner determination procedure is correctly configured in the system.
  Go to the configuration settings (SPRO) and check the partner determination settings for the relevant document type.
  Make sure that the necessary partner functions are included in the procedure.
  
  
  
  Review Business Partner Data:
  
  Check the business partner master data to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Ensure that the business partner is active and has the necessary roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Data:
  
  If the issue persists, try creating a transaction with different data to see if the problem is specific to certain entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on partner determination and error resolution.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may encounter this error in various transactions, such as VA01 (Create Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), or VF01 (Create Billing Document).
  Partner Functions: Common partner functions include Sold-to Party (AG), Ship-to Party (WE), Payer (PY), and Bill-to Party (BP).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to partner determination or this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant module.