How To Fix COM_PARTNER135 - Partner &1 (&2) is not an employee

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PARTNER - Partner Processing Messages

• Message number: 135

• Message text: Partner &1 (&2) is not an employee

What causes this issue?

You may only use employees for assigning partner function &V2&. Partner
&V1& must be assigned to a central person.

Procedure for System Administrators

Procedure:
Create partner &V1&, if necessary as a business partner with the
function "Employee" (if nothing is provided from the employee records
to the HR system or if partner &V1& does not have any master data as an
employee).
Assign partner &V1& to the user. This can be done in the master data
under "Control" (under the "Employee function).

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

These activities may have to be carried out by the personnel
department.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PARTNER135 - Partner &1 (&2) is not an employee ?

  The SAP error message COM_PARTNER135 indicates that the specified partner (in this case, an employee) is not recognized as an employee in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or other modules where partner functions are defined.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Partner Assignment: The partner number provided does not correspond to an employee in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: The employee record may not be properly set up or may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Missing Employee Master Data: The employee may not have been created in the system or may not have the necessary attributes to be recognized as an employee.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The partner may not have the correct role assigned that qualifies them as an employee.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Partner Data: Check the partner number (&1) and ensure that it is correctly entered. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., PA20 for displaying employee data) and confirming the employee's existence.
  Check Employee Status: Ensure that the employee is active and has not been deactivated or terminated in the system.
  Review Partner Functions: Ensure that the partner is assigned the correct partner function that qualifies them as an employee. This can be checked in the relevant configuration settings.
  Create or Update Employee Record: If the employee does not exist, create a new employee record. If the record exists but is incomplete, update it with the necessary information.
  Consult with HR Module: If you have access to the HR module, check if the employee is correctly set up there, as the CRM system often relies on HR data for employee-related partner functions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check employee records.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify employee data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for details on partner functions and employee master data setup.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant module.