How To Fix E0238 - Partner function is not always required for partner type &

E0238 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Partner function is not always required for partner type &

What causes this issue?

For the partner type used &v1& and transmission medium A (ALE
distribution), a partner function cannot be entered.
For transmission medium 6 (EDI), however, a partner function is
appropriate.

System Response

If you enter a partner function for transmission medium A, the ALE
distribution does not find this partner profile. ALE distribution
expects a blank partner function.

How to fix this error?

For use of transmission medium A, please do not enter a partner
function.
For use of transmission medium 6, you can enter a partner function.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0238 - Partner function is not always required for partner type & ?

  The SAP error message E0238, which states "Partner function is not always required for partner type &," typically occurs in the context of partner determination in SAP, particularly when dealing with business partners in sales and distribution (SD), materials management (MM), or other modules that utilize partner functions.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when the system expects a partner function to be mandatory for a specific partner type, but the configuration does not align with this expectation. The partner function might be set as optional or not defined correctly in the partner determination procedure. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The partner determination procedure may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies in how partner functions are required for different partner types.
  Missing Partner Function: The partner function that is expected for a specific partner type may not be defined in the system.
  Business Process Requirements: The business process may have changed, and the