How To Fix COM_PARTNER553 - Select at least one partner determination procedure for checking

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PARTNER - Partner Processing Messages

• Message number: 553

• Message text: Select at least one partner determination procedure for checking

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PARTNER553 - Select at least one partner determination procedure for checking ?

  The SAP error message COM_PARTNER553 indicates that there is an issue with partner determination procedures in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a document (like a sales order, purchase order, etc.) that requires partner determination, but no partner determination procedure has been assigned or selected.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Determination Procedure: The most common cause is that the relevant partner determination procedure has not been assigned to the document type you are working with.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the partner determination settings, such as missing entries in the customizing settings.
  Document Type Settings: The document type you are using may not have a partner determination procedure linked to it.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution (or the relevant module) > Basic Functions > Partner Determination > Partner Determination Procedure.
  Ensure that the partner determination procedure is defined and contains the necessary partner functions.
  
  
  
  Assign Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Still in SPRO, navigate to the relevant area (e.g., Sales and Distribution > Sales > Sales Document > Define Sales Document Types).
  Check if the document type you are using has a partner determination procedure assigned. If not, assign the appropriate procedure.
  
  
  
  Check Partner Functions:
  
  Ensure that the partner functions required for your business process are included in the partner determination procedure.
  You can do this by checking the configuration of the partner determination procedure and ensuring that the necessary partner functions (like Sold-to Party, Ship-to Party, etc.) are included.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to create or process the document again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO: Access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  VD01/VD02/VD03: Create, change, or display customer master data, which may also involve partner determination.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on partner determination procedures and their configuration.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the COM_PARTNER553 error and ensure that the partner determination procedures are correctly set up in your SAP system.