How To Fix E0416 - Partner serves as template - only active partners can be used

E0416 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 416

• Message text: Partner serves as template - only active partners can be used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0416 - Partner serves as template - only active partners can be used ?

  The SAP error message E0416, "Partner serves as template - only active partners can be used," typically occurs in scenarios where a partner function is being defined or used in a business transaction, but the partner being referenced is not active. This error is common in modules like Sales and Distribution (SD) or Customer Relationship Management (CRM) where partner functions are crucial for processing transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Partner: The partner (customer, vendor, etc.) you are trying to use is not marked as active in the system. This could be due to various reasons, such as the partner being deactivated or not properly set up.
  Template Partner: The partner you are trying to use is set as a template partner, which means it cannot be used in the current context unless it is active.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of partner functions in the relevant module, leading to the system not