How To Fix CRM_ORDER_CUST059 - Enter a partner determination procedure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_ORDER_CUST - Customizing Order (General)

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Enter a partner determination procedure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_ORDER_CUST059 - Enter a partner determination procedure ?

  The SAP error message CRM_ORDER_CUST059 indicates that a partner determination procedure has not been specified for the transaction you are trying to process in the SAP CRM system. This error typically occurs when you are creating or modifying a business transaction (like a sales order, service order, etc.) and the system cannot determine the necessary partner roles (such as sold-to party, ship-to party, etc.) because the partner determination procedure is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Determination Procedure: The partner determination procedure is not assigned to the transaction type you are working with.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for partner determination may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Transaction Type: The specific transaction type you are using may not have a partner determination procedure defined.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Transaction Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Customer Relationship Management > Master Data > Business Partner > Partner Determination > Define Partner Determination Procedures.
  Ensure that the partner determination procedure is defined for the relevant transaction type.
  
  
  
  Assign Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  In the same configuration area, check if the partner determination procedure is assigned to the specific transaction type you are using.
  If it is not assigned, you will need to assign the appropriate partner determination procedure.
  
  
  
  Review Partner Roles:
  
  Ensure that the necessary partner roles (like sold-to party, ship-to party, etc.) are included in the partner determination procedure.
  You can check this in the configuration settings for the partner determination procedure.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct partner determination procedure to use, consult your organization's documentation or reach out to your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or CRMD_ORDER (CRM Order Management) to access relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to partner determination procedures.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CRM_ORDER_CUST059 error and successfully process your transaction in SAP CRM.