How To Fix COM_PRCAT219 - &3: Partner determination procedure changed from &1 to &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRCAT - Product Category

• Message number: 219

• Message text: &3: Partner determination procedure changed from &1 to &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRCAT219 - &3: Partner determination procedure changed from &1 to &2 ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRCAT219 indicates that there has been a change in the partner determination procedure for a specific business transaction. This message typically arises in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) processes, where partner functions (like sold-to party, ship-to party, etc.) are crucial for processing transactions.
  Cause:
  The error message COM_PRCAT219 occurs when:
  
  The partner determination procedure associated with a document (like a sales order or purchase order) has been changed.
  The system is trying to process a transaction that references a partner determination procedure that is no longer valid or has been modified.
  The change could be due to configuration changes made in the partner determination settings in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SPRO transaction (SAP Project Reference Object) and navigate to the relevant area for partner determination (e.g., Sales and Distribution or Materials Management).
  Verify the partner determination procedures and ensure that the procedure assigned to the document is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Document:
  
  Check the document (e.g., sales order, purchase order) that triggered the error. Look at the partner determination procedure assigned to it and compare it with the current configuration.
  If the document is referencing an outdated procedure, you may need to update it or create a new document.
  
  
  
  Update Partner Determination:
  
  If necessary, update the partner determination procedure for the relevant transaction type to ensure it aligns with the current configuration.
  You may need to reassign the correct partner determination procedure to the document if it was changed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to partner determination procedures for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved and that the partner determination works as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like VOTXN (for partner determination procedures in SD) or OVAA (for partner determination in MM) to access and modify partner determination settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  User Exits or BAdIs: If custom logic is involved in partner determination, review any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting the partner determination process.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant module.