How To Fix COM_PARTNER157 - Use the business partner &3 as a successor to &2 &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PARTNER - Partner Processing Messages

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Use the business partner &3 as a successor to &2 &1

What causes this issue?

&V2& &V1& entered in the system for the successor &V3&.

System Response

A warning was issued.

How to fix this error?

Business partner &V3& is given as the successor for business partner
&V1&. If possible, use the business partner &V3& rather than &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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_PARTNER157 - Use the business partner &3 as a successor to &2 &1 ?

  The SAP error message COM_PARTNER157 indicates that there is an issue with the business partner relationships in the system. Specifically, it suggests that the business partner you are trying to use is not valid in the context of the operation you are performing, and it recommends using a different business partner as a successor.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises in scenarios where:
  
  You are trying to assign a business partner that is not valid or not set up correctly in the system.
  The business partner you are trying to use has been marked as inactive or is not allowed for the specific transaction.
  There may be a missing or incorrect relationship between the business partners in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the COM_PARTNER157 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Status:
  
  Verify that the business partner you are trying to use is active and correctly set up in the system. You can do this by navigating to the business partner master data and checking its status.
  
  
  
  Review Relationships:
  
  Ensure that the necessary relationships between the business partners are correctly defined. You may need to create or update relationships in the business partner master data.
  
  
  
  Use the Suggested Successor:
  
  The error message suggests using a different business partner as a successor. Check the message details for the recommended business partner and consider using that one instead.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to business partner management to understand the specific requirements for the business partners involved in your transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, ensure that the settings for business partner relationships are correctly configured according to your business processes.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to manage business partner data.
  Business Partner Roles: Understand the different roles that business partners can have in your system, as this can affect their validity in certain transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.