How To Fix 8B163 - Enter the partner information in full

8B163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Enter the partner information in full

What causes this issue?

It is not possible to process a partner without complete data.

System Response

It is not possible to continue.

How to fix this error?

Please press the cancel button to cancel the entry and leave the screen
or enter the complete partner information.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B163 - Enter the partner information in full ?

  The SAP error message 8B163: "Enter the partner information in full" typically occurs in the context of partner functions in SAP, particularly when dealing with business partner data in modules like Sales and Distribution (SD) or Customer Relationship Management (CRM). This error indicates that the system requires complete partner information to proceed with a transaction or process.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually triggered when:
  
  Incomplete Partner Data: Required fields for a partner (such as customer, vendor, or other business partner) are not filled out completely.
  Missing Partner Functions: The partner function (like sold-to party, ship-to party, etc.) is not fully defined or is missing essential details.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of partner functions in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Partner Data:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., sales order, delivery, etc.) where the error occurred.
  Review the partner information section and ensure that all required fields