How To Fix 69157 - Partner & is entered as payer/ee of a condition

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Partner & is entered as payer/ee of a condition

What causes this issue?

The date relationships are only defined for information purposes.
The system does not check the due date of receivables paid via this
business partner.

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?

You can only change the payer of a condition item by maintaining the
conditions detail screen. This is then valid for all planned records
resulting from this condition which have not yet been posted.
If debit positions which have already been posted are paid by a new
payer, you have to reverse the debit position and then change the payer
in the condition.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 69157 - Partner & is entered as payer/ee of a condition ?

  The SAP error message 69157, which states "Partner & is entered as payer/ee of a condition," typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions in SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) or similar modules. This error indicates that there is a mismatch or inconsistency with the partner function settings in the pricing conditions.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Partner Function Assignment: The partner function (e.g., payer, sold-to party) assigned in the pricing condition does not match the partner function defined in the sales document.
  Missing Partner Data: The required partner data for the transaction may not be correctly maintained or is missing.
  Condition Record Issues: The condition records may not be set up correctly for the specific partner function being used.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the pricing procedure or partner determination procedure.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Partner Functions: Verify that the partner functions in the sales document (e.g., order, invoice) are correctly assigned and match the expected values in the pricing conditions.
  Review Condition Records: Go to the condition records for the pricing condition in question and ensure that they are set up for the correct partner function. You can use transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to review and adjust the records.
  Maintain Partner Data: Ensure that all necessary partner data is maintained in the customer master record. You can check this using transaction code XD02 (Change Customer) or VD02 (Change Customer Sales Area).
  Check Pricing Procedure: Review the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document to ensure that it is configured to handle the partner functions correctly.
  Consult Configuration: If you have access, check the configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) under Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Pricing > Pricing Control to ensure that the partner determination and pricing procedures are correctly set up.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VK11, VK12, XD02, VD02, and SPRO.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on pricing procedures and partner determination for a deeper understanding of how these elements interact.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP SD for further assistance.