How To Fix COM_PARTNER142 - Partner &1 may not be used in partner function &2

COM_PARTNER142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PARTNER - Partner Processing Messages

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Partner &1 may not be used in partner function &2

What causes this issue?

It was defined in the master data in the function exclusion list for
partner &V1& that he may not use partner function &V2&.

How to fix this error?

Assign partner function &V2& with another partner or maintain the
exclusion list in the master data for partner &V1&.

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.

COM_PARTNER142 - Details

• The SAP error message COM_PARTNER142 indicates that a specific partner (identified by &1) cannot be used in the specified partner function (identified by &2). This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or Sales and Distribution (SD) modules, where partner functions are defined for business partners.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Partner Function Assignment: The partner (e.g., a customer or vendor) may not be assigned to the specified partner function in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The partner function may not be configured correctly in the system settings, or the partner type may not be allowed for that function.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data of the partner or the partner function settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified partner in that function.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Function Assignment:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., BP for Business Partner) and check if the partner is correctly