How To Fix COM_PARTNER137 - Partner &1 (&2) is not a competitor

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PARTNER - Partner Processing Messages

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Partner &1 (&2) is not a competitor

What causes this issue?

You should have entered a competitor for assignment to partner function
&V2&.

How to fix this error?

Enter a competitor or maintain the corersponding indicator in the
customer master for partner &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PARTNER137 - Partner &1 (&2) is not a competitor ?

  The SAP error message COM_PARTNER137 indicates that the specified partner (identified by &1 and &2) is not recognized as a competitor in the system. This error typically arises in the context of managing business partners, particularly when dealing with competitive analysis or partner relationships in SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or other related modules.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Partner Role Assignment: The partner in question may not have been assigned the correct role that identifies them as a competitor.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the partner ID or name when trying to access or assign the partner.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured to recognize the partner as a competitor due to missing settings or incorrect configuration in the partner functions.
  Master Data Issues: The partner may not be set up correctly in the master data, or the competitor relationship may not have been established.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Role:
  
  Navigate to the business partner master data and verify that the partner has the correct role assigned (e.g., Competitor).
  If the role is missing, you may need to add it.
  
  
  
  Verify Partner Data:
  
  Ensure that the partner ID and name are entered correctly. Check for any typos or discrepancies.
  Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to review the partner details.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for partner functions in the relevant customizing settings (SPRO).
  Ensure that the system is set up to recognize the partner as a competitor.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Competitor Relationship:
  
  If the partner is not set up as a competitor, you may need to create a new competitor relationship.
  This can typically be done in the business partner transaction or through specific CRM transactions related to competitor management.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing business partners and competitors.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for Business Partner, CRM for Customer Relationship Management, and others that may be relevant to your specific SAP environment.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on managing business partners and competitor relationships in SAP to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message COM_PARTNER137 and ensure that the partner is correctly identified as a competitor in your SAP system.