How To Fix 8B139 - Select partners first

8B139 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Select partners first

What causes this issue?

No partner has been selected.

System Response

Remains in the partner overview screen.

How to fix this error?

Select at least one partner and press "Partner" button or choose
another function in the menu to leave this screen.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B139 - Select partners first ?

  The SAP error message 8B139: "Select partners first" typically occurs in the context of partner determination in SAP, particularly when dealing with sales documents, purchase orders, or other transactions that require partner roles to be defined.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system expects you to select or define partner roles (such as sold-to party, ship-to party, payer, etc.) before proceeding with the transaction. The error arises when you attempt to perform an action that requires partner information, but none has been specified.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that you have selected the appropriate partners for the transaction. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Access the Transaction: Go to the transaction where you encountered the error (e.g., creating a sales order, purchase order, etc.).
  
  
  Select Partners: Look for a section or tab labeled "Partners" or "Partner Functions" in the transaction screen. This is where you can define the necessary partner