How To Fix 62401 - First assign a partner to every owner

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 62 - Message Texts for Real Estate

• Message number: 401

• Message text: First assign a partner to every owner

What causes this issue?

You have chosen a function that causes you to leave owner settlement
processing (perhaps temporarily). However partners have not yet been
assigned to all owners with an owner number.

System Response

The system only allows the selected function when partners have been
assigned to all owners.

How to fix this error?

First assign a partner to each owner, or delete the owner number that
you do not require, then choose the function again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 62401 - First assign a partner to every owner ?

  The SAP error message "62401 - First assign a partner to every owner" typically occurs in the context of partner determination in SAP, particularly when dealing with business partners in sales and distribution (SD) or other modules that require partner assignments.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that there is a missing assignment of a partner to a specific owner in the transaction you are trying to execute. In SAP, partners (such as customers, vendors, or other business entities) must be assigned to specific roles (like sold-to party, ship-to party, payer, etc.) for the transaction to proceed. If any required partner role is not assigned, the system will throw this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that all necessary partner roles are assigned to the relevant owner in the transaction. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., sales order, delivery, etc.).
  Check the partner determination procedure assigned to the document type you are working with.
  Ensure that the procedure includes all necessary partner roles.
  
  
  
  Assign Partners:
  
  Navigate to the partner assignment section of the transaction.
  Manually assign the required partners to the document. Ensure that every owner has a corresponding partner assigned.
  If you are using a specific partner function (like sold-to party, ship-to party, etc.), make sure that these are filled in correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the business partners involved. Ensure that they are correctly set up and that all necessary partner roles are defined.
  If you are using customer or vendor master records, verify that they have the required partner functions assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the partner determination settings in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that the partner determination procedure is correctly configured to include all necessary roles and that the assignment of partners is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to execute the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like VD03 (Display Customer), XD03 (Display Customer (Centrally)), or VK11 (Create Condition) to check or modify partner assignments.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on partner determination and configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that all required partners are assigned correctly, you should be able to resolve the error message 62401 and proceed with your transaction.