How To Fix COM_PARTNER173 - Attribute value &1 is not provided for attribute &2

COM_PARTNER173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PARTNER - Partner Processing Messages

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Attribute value &1 is not provided for attribute &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PARTNER173 - Attribute value &1 is not provided for attribute &2 ?

  The SAP error message COM_PARTNER173 indicates that a required attribute value is missing for a specific attribute in the context of a business partner or a related object. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a business partner, and certain mandatory fields or attributes are not filled in.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Missing Mandatory Fields: The attribute specified in the error message (e.g., &2) is required, but its value (e.g., &1) has not been provided.
  
  Configuration Issues: The business partner configuration may require certain attributes to be filled based on the role or type of business partner being created or modified.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as incorrect mappings or missing data in the source system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Identify the Missing Attribute: Check the error message for the specific attribute (&2) that