How To Fix COM_PARTNER011 - Only partner functions for scenario displayed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PARTNER - Partner Processing Messages

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Only partner functions for scenario displayed

What causes this issue?

You have entered partner functions from different applications into a
partner determination procedure.

System Response

During document processing, only partner functions for the relevant
application are displayed. Partner functions that are not for this
partner function can cause problems.

How to fix this error?

Remove the partner functions that are not applicable from the partner
determination procedure.
You can find more information on using partner functions in Customizing
for partner functions.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PARTNER011 - Only partner functions for scenario displayed ?

  The SAP error message COM_PARTNER011 indicates that only partner functions relevant to the specific scenario are displayed. This typically occurs in the context of partner determination in SAP, particularly in modules like Sales and Distribution (SD) or Customer Relationship Management (CRM).
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system is trying to display partner functions, but the configuration or the data setup does not allow for the display of all partner functions. This can happen due to:
  
  Configuration Settings: The partner determination procedure may not be set up correctly, or the partner functions may not be assigned to the relevant document type or scenario.
  Missing Partner Functions: The partner functions that you are trying to access may not be defined for the specific business transaction or scenario.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain partner functions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the COM_PARTNER011 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for partner determination (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area (e.g., Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Partner Determination > Partner Determination Procedure).
  Ensure that the partner functions are correctly assigned to the relevant document types and that the procedure is active.
  
  
  
  Review Partner Functions:
  
  Verify that the partner functions you expect to see are defined in the system.
  Check if the partner functions are assigned to the correct partner determination procedure.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the document type you are working with is configured to allow the display of the desired partner functions.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Confirm that the user has the necessary authorizations to view the partner functions. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the scenario again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO for configuration settings.
  VD03 or VD02 for viewing or changing customer master data, where partner functions are often defined.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes can provide additional insights and troubleshooting steps related to partner determination and specific error messages.
  
  
  
  SAP Community: 
  
  Engaging with the SAP Community forums can also provide insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the COM_PARTNER011 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.