How To Fix 8B146 - Enter a partner type, a partner function, and a partner identification

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Enter a partner type, a partner function, and a partner identification

What causes this issue?

Partner type, partner function or partner identification of the
destination have not been entered in the Nota Fiscal.

System Response

It is not possible to continue.

How to fix this error?

Please enter the missing fields.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B146 - Enter a partner type, a partner function, and a partner identification ?

  The SAP error message 8B146 typically occurs in the context of partner determination in various SAP modules, such as Sales and Distribution (SD) or Customer Relationship Management (CRM). This error indicates that the system requires specific partner information to proceed, but it has not been provided.
  Cause:
  The error message 8B146 is triggered when:
  
  The system expects a partner type (e.g., customer, vendor), a partner function (e.g., sold-to party, ship-to party), and a partner identification (e.g., customer number) to be entered, but one or more of these fields are missing or incorrectly filled.
  The partner determination procedure is not correctly configured or is incomplete.
  The relevant master data (e.g., customer or vendor records) is missing or not properly set up.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Partner Data Entry:
  
  Ensure that you have entered the required partner type, partner function, and partner identification in the relevant fields.
  Verify that the partner function you are trying to use is valid for the transaction you are processing.
  
  
  
  Review Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for partner determination in the relevant module (e.g., SPRO > Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Partner Determination).
  Check if the partner determination procedure is correctly assigned to the document type you are working with.
  Ensure that the necessary partner types and functions are included in the procedure.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the partner master data (e.g., customer or vendor records) exists and is correctly maintained in the system.
  Ensure that the partner functions are assigned to the partner records as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to reprocess the transaction to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the required partner data, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may encounter this error in various transactions, such as creating sales orders (VA01), quotations (VA21), or other partner-related transactions.
  Partner Types and Functions: Common partner types include "Customer" (KU), "Vendor" (LI), and "Contact Person" (CP). Partner functions can include "Sold-to Party" (SP), "Ship-to Party" (SH), etc.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to partner determination that may provide additional insights or solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 8B146 in your SAP system.