How To Fix COM_PARTNER001 - Partner &1 may not be entered manually! Check determination procedure &2!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PARTNER - Partner Processing Messages

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Partner &1 may not be entered manually! Check determination procedure &2!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PARTNER001 - Partner &1 may not be entered manually! Check determination procedure &2! ?

  The SAP error message COM_PARTNER001 indicates that a partner (such as a customer, vendor, or other business partner) cannot be entered manually in a specific context because it is controlled by a determination procedure. This typically occurs in the context of partner determination in sales and distribution (SD), materials management (MM), or other modules where partner roles are defined.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to manually enter a partner (like a sold-to party, ship-to party, etc.) in a transaction where the system is configured to automatically determine the partner based on predefined rules.
  The partner determination procedure associated with the document type or transaction does not allow manual entry for that specific partner role.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for partner determination in the relevant module (e.g., Sales and Distribution).
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration menu.
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Partner Determination > Partner Determination Procedure.
  Identify the determination procedure associated with the document type you are working with and check the settings for the specific partner role.
  
  
  
  Review Partner Roles:
  
  Ensure that the partner roles are correctly defined in the partner determination procedure.
  Check if the partner role you are trying to enter is set to be determined automatically and not manually.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If you need to allow manual entry for that partner role, you may need to adjust the configuration settings to permit manual entry. This can involve changing the settings in the partner determination procedure or modifying the partner roles.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making any changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on partner determination procedures and settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to partner determination, such as VD01 (Create Customer), VD02 (Change Customer), and VD03 (Display Customer).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide additional guidance on partner determination errors.
  User Exits or BAdIs: In some cases, custom logic may be implemented through user exits or BAdIs that could affect partner determination. Review any custom code that may be impacting this behavior.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to allow for the correct entry of partners in your SAP transactions.