How To Fix COM_PARTNER180 - Select a partner

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PARTNER - Partner Processing Messages

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Select a partner

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PARTNER180 - Select a partner ?

  The SAP error message COM_PARTNER180 ("Select a partner") typically occurs in the context of partner determination in SAP, particularly when working with sales documents, purchasing documents, or other business transactions that require partner information (like customers, vendors, or other business partners).
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Partner Data: The required partner data (like sold-to party, ship-to party, etc.) is not maintained in the document you are trying to process.
  Incorrect Partner Function: The partner function you are trying to use is not defined or is not valid for the transaction type.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of partner determination procedures in the relevant SAP module (like SD, MM, etc.).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or select the partner data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the COM_PARTNER180 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Partner Data:
  
  Ensure that the required partner data is entered in the document. For example, if you are creating a sales order, make sure that the sold-to party and ship-to party are specified.
  
  
  
  Review Partner Functions:
  
  Verify that the partner functions you are trying to use are correctly defined in the system. You can check this in the partner determination procedure configuration.
  
  
  
  Maintain Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for partner determination (transaction code SPRO) and ensure that the partner determination procedure is correctly set up for the relevant document type.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and select partner data. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  If you are in a specific transaction (like creating a sales order), you can use transaction codes like VA01 (Create Sales Order) or VA02 (Change Sales Order) to check if the partner data can be selected or modified.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on partner determination for the module you are working with.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for partner determination, such as:
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  BP: Business Partner maintenance
  VA01/VA02: Sales Order processing
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to partner determination errors.
  User Manuals: Review user manuals or training materials specific to the SAP module you are using for additional context on partner data requirements.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant module.