How To Fix COM_PARTNER136 - Partner &1 (&2) is neither an employee nor an organizational unit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PARTNER - Partner Processing Messages

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Partner &1 (&2) is neither an employee nor an organizational unit

What causes this issue?

You may only use employees or organizational units for assignment of
the partner function &V2&. You must enter a partner that either
corresponds to a central person or an organizational unit.

How to fix this error?

Enter the corresponding partner or maintain the corresponding
assignments for the partner entered.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PARTNER136 - Partner &1 (&2) is neither an employee nor an organizational unit ?

  The SAP error message COM_PARTNER136 indicates that the specified partner (identified by &1 and &2) is neither recognized as an employee nor as an organizational unit in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) when trying to assign a partner function to a business transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Partner ID: The partner ID you are trying to use does not exist in the system or is incorrectly entered.
  Incorrect Partner Type: The partner ID may not be classified as an employee or organizational unit in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use the specified partner.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Partner ID: Check the partner ID you are using. Ensure that it is correctly entered and exists in the system.
  
  Use transaction codes like PP01 (for organizational units) or PA20 (for employee data) to verify the existence of the partner.
  
  
  
  Check Partner Type: Ensure that the partner is correctly classified as either an employee or an organizational unit.
  
  You can check the partner type in the relevant master data records.
  
  
  
  Maintain Master Data: If the partner does not exist, you may need to create it or update the existing records.
  
  For employees, use transaction PA30 to maintain employee master data.
  For organizational units, use transaction PP01 to maintain organizational structure.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the partner data.
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to partner functions in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing organizational units and employee data.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message for any known issues or patches.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for partner functions and their configuration to ensure proper setup.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.