How To Fix 69156 - Partner & is still entered as payer/payee

69156 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 69 - Central Functions of Financial Asset Management

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Partner & is still entered as payer/payee

What causes this issue?

You cannot delete the partner if the partner is defined as the
payer/payee:
In a condition item
In the payment details

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?

Change the payer/payee in the "<ZK>Condition Details</>" screen for the
relevant condition item(s).
Delete the payment details for this partner.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 69156 - Partner & is still entered as payer/payee ?

  The SAP error message 69156, which states "Partner & is still entered as payer/payee," typically occurs when there is an attempt to delete or change a partner function (such as payer or payee) in a business transaction, but the partner is still being referenced in other transactions or documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Transactions: The partner (customer or vendor) is still linked to open transactions, such as invoices, purchase orders, or contracts.
  Incomplete Deletion: The partner function has not been completely removed from all relevant documents or master data.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the partner determination procedure that prevent the deletion of the partner.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Open Transactions: Review all open transactions that reference the partner. This includes checking for any outstanding invoices, purchase orders, or contracts that may still be using the partner as a payer or payee.
  Remove Partner from Transactions: If you find any active transactions, you will need to either complete