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


COM_PARTNER005 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: COM_PARTNER - Partner Processing Messages

  • Message number: 005

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

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  • 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.


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  • 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

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