How To Fix CRM_CODEX035 - Partner determination procedure &1 does not exist for item category &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_CODEX - Messages for Check Reports for Service Data Exchange

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Partner determination procedure &1 does not exist for item category &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_CODEX035 - Partner determination procedure &1 does not exist for item category &2 ?

  The SAP error message "CRM_CODEX035 Partner determination procedure &1 does not exist for item category &2" typically occurs in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when the system is unable to find a valid partner determination procedure for a specific item category in a transaction. This can happen during various processes, such as creating or processing sales orders, service orders, or other CRM documents.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Determination Procedure: The specified partner determination procedure (&1) is not defined in the system for the given item category (&2).
  Configuration Issues: The partner determination procedure may not be correctly assigned to the item category in the configuration settings.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the system, they may not have been properly implemented or may have introduced inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the transport may not have included the necessary partner determination settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to CRM > Master Data > Business Partner > Partner Determination > Define Partner Determination Procedures.
  Verify that the partner determination procedure (&1) exists and is correctly configured for the item category (&2).
  
  
  
  Assign Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  If the procedure does not exist, you may need to create it or assign an existing one to the relevant item category.
  Navigate to Define Item Categories and ensure that the partner determination procedure is assigned to the item category in question.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If there are custom developments, review the code to ensure that it does not interfere with the standard partner determination process.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary configurations were included and correctly transported.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary, and SE80 for development objects.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on partner determination procedures and item categories.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.