How To Fix COM_PARTNER_BAL046 - Partner &1 is manually changed for &2

COM_PARTNER_BAL046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Partner &1 is manually changed for &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PARTNER_BAL046 - Partner &1 is manually changed for &2 ?

  The SAP error message COM_PARTNER_BAL046 indicates that a partner (such as a vendor or customer) has been manually changed for a specific document or transaction. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Collaborative Logistics or similar modules where partner functions are critical for processing transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A partner function (like a vendor or customer) associated with a document has been manually altered, which may lead to inconsistencies in the data.
  The system detects that the change violates certain business rules or data integrity checks.
  The document or transaction is in a state where it cannot accept changes to partner data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Review Changes: Check the change logs to understand what modifications were made to the partner data. This can help identify if the change was intentional or accidental.
  
  
  Validate Partner Data: Ensure that the partner data (like vendor or customer information) is correct and consistent