How To Fix 60402 - First assign a partner

60402 - Overview

• 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

60402 - Details

• 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