How To Fix COM_PARTNER_BAL004 - Determination log cannot be found

COM_PARTNER_BAL004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PARTNER_BAL - Buisness Application Log : Partner Determination

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Determination log cannot be found

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COM_PARTNER_BAL004 - Details

• The SAP error message COM_PARTNER_BAL004 indicates that the determination log for a specific partner cannot be found. This error typically occurs in the context of partner determination processes, which are used to identify and manage business partners in various SAP modules, such as Sales and Distribution (SD) or Customer Relationship Management (CRM).
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Determination Log: The determination log that is supposed to contain the partner information is either missing or has not been created.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings for partner determination in the relevant SAP module.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies or errors in the master data related to the business partners.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the determination log.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the partner determination configuration in the relevant module (e.g., SPRO ->