How To Fix COM_PARTNER140 - No partner determination procedure determined for item category &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PARTNER - Partner Processing Messages

• Message number: 140

• Message text: No partner determination procedure determined for item category &1

What causes this issue?

No partner determination procedure is assigned to item category &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Assign the corresponding partner determination procedure to the item
categories in Customizing.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PARTNER140 - No partner determination procedure determined for item category &1 ?

  The SAP error message COM_PARTNER140 indicates that there is no partner determination procedure assigned for the specified item category in the context of a sales document or similar transaction. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find the necessary configuration to determine the partners (like sold-to party, ship-to party, etc.) for the item in question.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Determination Procedure: The item category does not have a partner determination procedure assigned in the configuration.
  Incorrect Item Category: The item category being used may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The partner determination procedure may not be properly configured or may not include the necessary item category.
  Sales Document Type: The sales document type may not be linked to the correct partner determination procedure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Item Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code VOV4 (for item category configuration).
  Verify that the item category in question is correctly defined and that it is assigned to the appropriate partner determination procedure.
  
  
  
  Assign Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code VOPA (for partner determination procedure).
  Ensure that the partner determination procedure is assigned to the relevant sales document type and item category.
  
  
  
  Review Partner Functions:
  
  Check the partner functions defined in the partner determination procedure to ensure that they are appropriate for the item category.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Document Type:
  
  Use transaction code VOV8 to check the sales document type configuration.
  Ensure that the sales document type is linked to the correct partner determination procedure.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, create a new sales document to test if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VOV4: Configure item categories.
  VOPA: Maintain partner determination procedures.
  VOV8: Configure sales document types.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on partner determination procedures and item category settings.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to partner determination procedures.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the COM_PARTNER140 error and ensure that the partner determination procedure is correctly set up for the item category in question.