How To Fix COM_PARTNER256 - Access sequence &1 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PARTNER - Partner Processing Messages

• Message number: 256

• Message text: Access sequence &1 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PARTNER256 - Access sequence &1 not found ?

  The SAP error message COM_PARTNER256: Access sequence &1 not found typically occurs in the context of the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or Sales and Distribution (SD) modules when the system is unable to find a specified access sequence for a particular condition type or partner determination.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Access Sequence: The access sequence specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue where the access sequence was not created or was deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The access sequence might be incorrectly assigned to a condition type or partner determination procedure.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the access sequence may not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the configuration related to the access sequence.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Access Sequence Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Navigate to the relevant area (e.g., Sales and Distribution or CRM) and check the configuration for access sequences.
  Ensure that the access sequence specified in the error message exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Access Sequence:
  
  If the access sequence does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done in the same configuration area where you checked for existing access sequences.
  If it exists but is not correctly configured, modify it as necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the partner determination procedure is correctly assigned to the relevant document type (e.g., sales order, quotation).
  Verify that the access sequence is linked to the correct partner function.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that the access sequence was included in the transport request.
  If it was not included, you may need to transport it again.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the configuration related to the access sequence.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  V/07: To maintain access sequences for pricing.
  V/03: To display access sequences.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on access sequences and partner determination procedures.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.