How To Fix COM_PARTNER801 - Specify a key

COM_PARTNER801 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PARTNER - Partner Processing Messages

• Message number: 801

• Message text: Specify a key

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PARTNER801 - Specify a key ?

  The SAP error message COM_PARTNER801 typically indicates that a key is required for a specific operation related to the communication partner in the SAP system. This error often arises in the context of configuring communication partners, such as in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or SAP Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP) environments.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system expects a key (such as a partner number, business partner ID, or other identifiers) to be specified, but it is either missing or not provided in the relevant transaction or configuration. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  When creating or modifying a communication partner.
  When trying to execute a transaction that requires a specific partner key.
  When there is a configuration issue in the partner profile.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the COM_PARTNER801 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that all required fields, especially those related to the communication partner key, are filled in