How To Fix AB071 - You cannot specify a trading partner for transaction type &

AB071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AB -

• Message number: 071

• Message text: You cannot specify a trading partner for transaction type &

What causes this issue?

No trading partner is involved with transaction type &V1&. However you
made an entry in the trading partner field. This caused an error.

How to fix this error?

There are two possibilities:
a) You want to post using this transaction type.
If so, do not enter a trading partner.
b) You want to post using a transaction type which involves a trading
partner.
If so, you need to change the transaction type and enter the
appropriate company in the trading partner field.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AB071 - You cannot specify a trading partner for transaction type & ?

  The SAP error message AB071, which states "You cannot specify a trading partner for transaction type &," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with intercompany transactions or when configuring the system for specific accounting practices.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when a user attempts to enter a trading partner for a transaction type that does not allow for trading partner specification. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  
  Transaction Type Configuration: The transaction type being used is not configured to allow trading partners. Certain transaction types are designed for specific purposes and may not require or support trading partner information.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type associated with the transaction may have restrictions that prevent the entry of a trading partner.
  
  
  Intercompany Settings: If the transaction is meant to be an intercompany transaction, but the configuration does not support trading partners for that specific transaction type, this error will occur.
  
  
  
  Solution:
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