How To Fix COM_PARTNER005 - Corresponding partner function for function category &1 missing!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PARTNER - Partner Processing Messages

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Corresponding partner function for function category &1 missing!

What causes this issue?

A search help should be executed for a UI partner field with partner
function category &V1&. For that partner function category a
corrsponding partner function is missing in the partner determination
procedure for that transaction.
Therefore the search help view could not be processed.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You need to add a partner function with partner function category &V1&
to the partner determination procedure that is assigned to the used
transaction type.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PARTNER005 - Corresponding partner function for function category &1 missing! ?

  The SAP error message COM_PARTNER005 indicates that there is a missing corresponding partner function for a specified function category in the context of a business transaction or document. This error typically arises in scenarios involving partner determination, such as when creating or processing sales orders, purchase orders, or other documents that require partner functions.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The system is trying to determine a partner function (like Sold-to Party, Ship-to Party, etc.) for a specific function category (like customer, vendor, etc.), but the necessary configuration is missing.
  The partner function that is expected for the specified function category has not been defined in the system.
  There may be inconsistencies in the partner determination procedure or the partner function assignment.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the COM_PARTNER005 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Partner Function Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to the relevant area for partner determination (e.g., Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Partner Determination > Partner Determination Procedure).
  Ensure that the partner function for the specified function category is defined and correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Verify that the partner determination procedure assigned to the document type includes the necessary partner functions.
  Ensure that the partner functions are correctly linked to the relevant business objects.
  
  
  
  Maintain Partner Functions:
  
  If the partner function is missing, you may need to create or maintain it. This can be done in the same configuration area mentioned above.
  Ensure that the partner function is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data (e.g., customer or vendor master records) to ensure that the necessary partner functions are maintained.
  Make sure that the relevant partner functions are assigned to the master data records.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like VD01/VD02 (for customer master), XD01/XD02 (for customer master in general), or MK01/MK02 (for vendor master) to check and maintain partner functions.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on partner determination and configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the COM_PARTNER005 error in your SAP system.