How To Fix COM_PARTNER201 - Enter a valid partner function

COM_PARTNER201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PARTNER - Partner Processing Messages

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Enter a valid partner function

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COM_PARTNER201 - Details

• The SAP error message COM_PARTNER201 ("Enter a valid partner function") typically occurs when there is an issue with the partner function in a document or transaction. This error is common in modules like Sales and Distribution (SD) or Customer Relationship Management (CRM) where partner functions are used to define the roles of different entities involved in a business transaction (e.g., sold-to party, ship-to party, payer, etc.).
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Partner Function: The partner function specified in the transaction does not exist or is not valid for the context in which it is being used.
  Missing Configuration: The partner function may not be configured correctly in the system, or the necessary partner roles may not be assigned to the business partner.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the partner function field, leading to an invalid entry.
  Inconsistent Data: The partner function may not be consistent with the data in the master records (e.g.,