How To Fix COM_PARTNER_BAL036 - No partner determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 036

• Message text: No partner determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PARTNER_BAL036 - No partner determined ?

  The SAP error message COM_PARTNER_BAL036: No partner determined typically occurs in the context of partner determination in SAP, particularly in modules like Sales and Distribution (SD) or Customer Relationship Management (CRM). This error indicates that the system was unable to find a valid partner for a specific business transaction, such as a sales order, delivery, or invoice.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Partner Function: The partner function required for the transaction is not defined in the master data (e.g., customer or vendor master).
  Incorrect Partner Determination Procedure: The partner determination procedure assigned to the document type may not be set up correctly or may not include the necessary partner functions.
  Incomplete Master Data: The master data for the business partner (customer/vendor) may be incomplete or not maintained properly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings for partner determination in the relevant module.
  Document Type Settings: The document type being used may not be configured to allow for the determination of partners.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Partner Functions: Ensure that the required partner functions (e.g., sold-to party, ship-to party) are defined in the customer or vendor master data.
  
  Go to the customer or vendor master record and check the "Partner Functions" tab.
  
  
  
  Review Partner Determination Procedure: Verify that the partner determination procedure assigned to the document type includes the necessary partner functions.
  
  You can check this in the configuration settings under the relevant module (e.g., SPRO > Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Partner Determination).
  
  
  
  Maintain Master Data: If the partner data is missing, update the customer or vendor master data to include the necessary partner information.
  
  Use transaction codes like XD01 (Create Customer) or VD01 (Create Customer for Sales Area) to maintain the data.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings for partner determination to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  This may involve checking the settings in SPRO and ensuring that the partner determination procedure is correctly assigned to the relevant document types.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Document Types: If applicable, try using a different document type to see if the issue persists. This can help identify if the problem is specific to a certain document type.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to partner determination and master data maintenance, such as XD03 (Display Customer), VD03 (Display Customer for Sales Area), and SPRO (Customizing).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to partner determination procedures and settings for the specific module you are working with.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the partner determination works as expected and that the error message no longer appears.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.