How To Fix COM_PARTNER168 - Group hierarchies (&1) may not be used as &2

COM_PARTNER168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PARTNER - Partner Processing Messages

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Group hierarchies (&1) may not be used as &2

What causes this issue?

You need to enter a group hierarchy as a partner for the function &V2&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

COM_PARTNER168 - Details

• The SAP error message COM_PARTNER168 indicates that there is an issue with the use of group hierarchies in a specific context. This error typically arises when you are trying to use a group hierarchy in a way that is not permitted by the system. The message format usually looks like this:
  COM_PARTNER168 Group hierarchies (&1) may not be used as &2
  Cause
  The error is caused by attempting to use a group hierarchy in a context where it is not allowed. This could happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The group hierarchy may not be configured correctly for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Incompatible Context: The group hierarchy is being used in a context (like a transaction or report) that does not support it.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data associated with the group hierarchy, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the COM_PARTNER168 error, you can take the