How To Fix COM_PARTNER809 - For this source, the function type "contact person" must be used.

COM_PARTNER809 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PARTNER - Partner Processing Messages

• Message number: 809

• Message text: For this source, the function type "contact person" must be used.

What causes this issue?

To specify the determination source "sales employee of contact person",
an invalid partner function or an invalid partner function category has
been entered.

How to fix this error?

To be specified in more detail, this source requires a
<DS:DE.CRMT_PARTNER_FCT>partner function</> of the partner function
category "contact person" or the <DS:DE.CRMT_PARTNER_PFT> partner
function category</> "contact person".

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PARTNER809 - For this source, the function type "contact person" must be used. ?

  The SAP error message COM_PARTNER809 indicates that there is an issue with the partner function type being used in a specific context, particularly when dealing with contact persons in a business transaction. This error typically arises when the system expects a specific partner function (in this case, "contact person") but receives a different type or none at all.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Partner Function Assignment: The partner function assigned in the transaction does not match the expected function type for a contact person.
  Missing Configuration: The partner function for contact persons may not be properly configured in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the partner function is incorrectly specified.
  Inconsistent Master Data: The master data for the business partner may not have the required partner function set up.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Partner Function Assignment:
  
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