How To Fix E0423 - Enter a valid partner type

E0423 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 423

• Message text: Enter a valid partner type

What causes this issue?

An entry with the key &v2& is to be inserted in table
&v1&.
The specified partner type '&v3&' is not valid.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid partner type. You can obtain an overview of the partner
types using the Possible entries pushbutton.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0423 - Enter a valid partner type ?

  The SAP error message E0423 "Enter a valid partner type" typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a business partner, vendor, or customer record in SAP, and the system requires a valid partner type to be specified. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during the creation of a business partner in transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or when working with vendor/customer master data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Type: The partner type field is either empty or contains an invalid value that the system does not recognize.
  
  Configuration Issues: The partner type may not be properly configured in the system, or the necessary settings for the partner type may be missing.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify the partner type.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error or incorrect selection in the partner type field.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Type Field: Ensure that