How To Fix COM_PARTNER558 - A partner function of function category &1 is mandatory in object &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PARTNER - Partner Processing Messages

• Message number: 558

• Message text: A partner function of function category &1 is mandatory in object &2

What causes this issue?

A partner function of function category (of semantics) &V1& is
obligatory in object "&V2&".
&SYSTEM_RESPONSES&
If partners required by the system are missing in a partner
determination procedure, problems may occur when processing
transactions. For example, if a transaction requires the partner
function "ship-to party" in a partner determination procedure and this
partner function is not specified, the transaction cannot carry out a
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a corresponding partner in the document in vain.

How to fix this error?

Assign a partner function of the respective function category &V1& to
the partner determination procedure, since such a partner function is
required for the transactions of object "&V2&".

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PARTNER558 - A partner function of function category &1 is mandatory in object &2 ?

  The SAP error message COM_PARTNER558 indicates that a partner function of a specific function category is mandatory for a particular object. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or Sales and Distribution (SD) modules, where partner functions are used to define the roles of different partners (like customers, vendors, etc.) in business transactions.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A required partner function is not assigned to the business object (e.g., sales order, quotation, etc.).
  The configuration settings in the partner function settings are not correctly defined, leading to a situation where the system expects a partner function that is not present.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Partner Function Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for partner functions in the relevant module (e.g., SD or CRM).
  Ensure that the partner function for the specified function category is defined and marked as mandatory.
  
  
  
  Assign the Required Partner Function:
  
  Open the business object (e.g., sales order, quotation) that triggered the error.
  Navigate to the partner tab and check if the required partner function is missing.
  If it is missing, add the necessary partner function and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Review Object Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the specific object type (e.g., sales order type, quotation type) to ensure that the partner functions are correctly configured.
  Make sure that the partner determination procedure is correctly assigned to the object type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on partner functions and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Partner Functions: These define the roles of different partners in a business transaction (e.g., sold-to party, ship-to party, payer, etc.).
  Function Categories: These categorize partner functions based on their roles in the business process.
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like VOPA (for partner determination procedure) or OVK1 (for defining partner functions) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.