How To Fix 8B109 - Partner type & not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Partner type & not found

What causes this issue?

The Partner type entered is not maintained in the system.

System Response

The system does not recover the function module to read the partner
data.

How to fix this error?

Please enter an existing Partner type or maintain the table Partner
type or assign the correct Partner type to the Nota Fiscal Partner
function id.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B109 - Partner type & not found ?

  The SAP error message 8B109 indicates that a partner type specified in a transaction or configuration is not found in the system. This error typically occurs in scenarios involving partner profiles, such as when working with EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) or other partner-related configurations.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Partner Type: The specified partner type does not exist in the system. This could be due to incorrect configuration or a typo in the partner type.
  Incorrect Configuration: The partner type may not be properly configured in the relevant partner profile or settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the partner master data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the partner type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Partner Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code WE20 (Partner Profiles) and verify that the partner type in question is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the partner type is active and properly configured for the relevant message types.
  
  
  
  Verify Partner Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code BP (Business Partner) to check if the partner type exists in the system.
  Ensure that the partner master data is complete and correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Check the transaction or document that triggered the error to ensure that the partner type is correctly specified.
  Look for any typos or incorrect entries in the partner type field.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and work with the specified partner type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific requirements or configurations related to the partner type in question.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  BP: Business Partner
  
  
  Common Partner Types: 
  
  LI (Logical System)
  KU (Customer)
  VE (Vendor)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to partner types and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 8B109 in your SAP system.