How To Fix 69851 - No partner is assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 851

• Message text: No partner is assigned

What causes this issue?

No partner is allocated to the object, a selection is therefore not
possible

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?

Please allocate a partner first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 69851 - No partner is assigned ?

  The SAP error message "69851 No partner is assigned" typically occurs in the context of partner determination in SAP, particularly when dealing with business partners, customers, or vendors. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a partner (such as a customer or vendor) that is required for a specific transaction or process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Assignment: The most common cause is that the required partner (e.g., sold-to party, ship-to party, payer, etc.) has not been assigned in the relevant document (like a sales order, purchase order, etc.).
  Incorrect Partner Function: The partner function may not be correctly defined or may not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of partner determination procedures in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to business partners.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Assignment:
  
  Go to the relevant document (e.g., sales order, purchase order) and check if the required partner functions are filled in correctly.
  Ensure that the necessary partners (like sold-to party, ship-to party, etc.) are assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Partner Functions:
  
  Verify that the partner functions required for the transaction are correctly defined in the system.
  Check if the partner functions are correctly assigned in the partner determination procedure.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If you have access to configuration, check the partner determination settings in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that the partner determination procedure is correctly set up for the document type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Master Data Check:
  
  Ensure that the business partner or customer/vendor master data is correctly maintained and active.
  Check for any missing or incorrect data in the master records.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner), VA01 (Create Sales Order), ME21N (Create Purchase Order), etc., to check and maintain partner assignments.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on partner determination and configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant area.